85-05-14 CITY OF MOUND
MOUND, MINNESOTA
AGENDA
MOUND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
7:30 P.M., TUESDAY, MAY 1~, 1985
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Approve Minutes of April 23, 1985, Regular Meeting
Pg. 1121-1129
PUBLIC HEARING; Proposed. Amendment to the Zoning . ~5_ Map for Lots 1 & 9, Block 13, ~,$SZ~
The Highlands - Case #85-414 ~F~- Pg. 1130-1139
PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Vacation of a Portion of ~-S~
Gobden, Drummond & Windsor Roads ~' Pg. 1140-1145
CASE $8~-~$2~; John Schluter, 4339 Wilshire Blvdo.~
Zoning District R-2 ~f~$~h
Request: Lot Split, Subdivision g. ~146-1151
Comments & Suggestions from Citizens Present
Application for a Regular "Temporary" Sign Permit at g
5600 Lynwood Blvd. (Community Services) ~g~ ~Pg. 1152-1158
No Parking Resolution for Lynwood Blvd. between~.~s~
Commerce Blvd. and Belmont Lane Pg. 1159-1161
Status Report - Pai~sey Road Improvement Options -
John Cameron ~o~ Pg. 1162-1166
Safety Improvements for Tuxedo Blvd. at Manchester
Road - MSA Project Submission 1~.
Pg. 1167-1171
i0.
Bartlett Blvd. Improvement Project (MSA Proposal for
Under-Road Drainage)
Pg. 1172-1175
11.
12.
13.
Set Date for Public Hearing on Application for a
Conditional Use Permit to Operate a Minor Auto/Boat
Repair Business at 55~2 Lynwood Blvd.
(Suggested Date: June 11th) Pg. 1176
Contracts for Employment - Bob Johnson & John Taffe Pg. 1176a-1176d
Payment of Bills
Pg. 1177-1177t
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. Ind. School Dist. #277 Minutes
Pg. 1178-1180
Page 1119
B. Announcement on LMC Annual Conference -
June 11-14 in St. Paul
c. copy of LMCD Permits re: Sailboard Race - May 18th
Bass Fishing Contest - June 9th
D. Article on Details of what happens when we seal
coat
Article from "Nation Cities"
Chamber Waves
Pg. 1181-1192
Pg. 1193-1197
Pg. 1198-1201
Pg. 1202-1203
Pg. 1204
Pg. 1205-1206
Policy Statement on Hennepin County Funding of
Solid Waste Source-Separation Projects (Recycling) Pg. 1207-1209
Pg. 1210
Pg. 1211-1213
Pg. 1214-1221
Pg. 1222-1223
Pg. 1224-1225
Pg. 1226-1227
PK. 1228-1231
Pg. 1 232
Pg. 1233
Pg. 1233-1235
H. Letter from City of Columbia Heights
I. Met Council Workshop Report
J. Twin Cities Labor Market Information - April
K. Met Council Reviews - March 29th
April 1 2th
April 26th
L. Incentive Taxation Bulletin
M. Letter from S%ate Senator Jim Ramstad
N. Legion Post #398 Gambling Report
O. Report from City Attorney. Re: Wagman vs. City
Page 1120
April 23, 1985
MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 23, 1985
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on April 23, 1985, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council
Chambers at 5341Maywood Road, in said City.
Those present were: Mayor Bob Polston, Councilmembers Phyllis
Jessen, and Steve Smith. Councilmembers Gary Paulsen and Russ
Peterson arrived at 7:15 P.M.°o and 7:35 P.M. respectively.
Also present were: City Manager Jon Elam, City Attorney Curt
Pearson, City Planner Mark Koegler, City Engineer John Cameron,
City Clerk Fran Clark and the following interested citizens: Jim
Nordby, Audrey Evens, Eugene Schlee, Kerry Peterson, and the
following Camp Fire Girls: Julie Nelson, Krista Barthel, Katie
Richards, Heidi Brynteson, Sarah Hawkins, Annie Swanson, Angela
Yorks, Kelli Cunnington, Emily Peterson, Darcy Huhgren, Carissa
Miller, Shannon Drahos, Johanna Schussler, Carmen Howard..
The Mayor called the meeting to order, welcomed the people in
attendance and introduced the Camp Fire Girls.
Couneilmember Paulsen arrived.
The Camp Fire Girls lead the Pledge of Allegiance. They then
presented the Council with a friendship cake to celebrate the
Camp Fire Girls 75th Anniversary. The Council thanked the girls
for coming.
Councilmember Peterson arrived.
MINUTES
The Minutes from the April 9, 1985, Regular Meeting were
presented for consideration. Councilmember Smith made a
correction on page 65, second paragraph, "plot" should be changed
to "plod".
MOTION was made by'Councilmember Jessen, seconded by
Councilmember Smith, to approve the minutes of the April 9,
1985, regular Council meeting as corrected. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS FOR APRIL
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing and asked if there was anyone
present who wished to speak with regard to a delinquent utility
bill. No one responded. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
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The City Manager reported that the amount has been reduced to
$1 ,399.17.
Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~85-~7
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DELINQUENT
UTILIT~ BILLS FOR APRIL IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,399.17 AND AUTHORIZING THE STAFF TO
SHUTOFF WATER SERVICE FOR THOSE ACCOUNTS
The vote was unanimously in fhvor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING;
APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION OF LAND FOR ~ UNIT
TOWNHOUSES IN THE 1700 BLOCK OF COMMERCE BLVD,.~.
PORT HARRISON
The City Manager explained that the Planning Commission has
recommended approval with conditions as specified in the proposed
resolution.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing and asked if there was anyone
present who wished to speak for or against the subdivision. No
one responded. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
The City Engineer stated that he would recommend adding, ite~ 12
to the conditions. This would state that the developer of Port
Harrison be responsible for bringing the water and sewer from
point A on their' property to the property line of'Mr. Nelson.
From there Mr. Nelson has stated he would like the City to
install the service to his property and assess the costs back to
him. This would allow Mr. Nelson to eventually develop his
property also.
The Council discussed this and the City Attorney stated that the
City would need a petition from Mr. Nelson, as owner of the
adjacent property, stating that he would waive the public hearing
on the improvement and that he agrees to pay the costs of
installation of the sewer and water. The Council directed the
City Engineer and the City Attorney to work that out and bring it
back to the Council for consideration.
Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~85-~8 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF PORT HARRISON AND ADDING ITEM ~12 TO
THE CONDITIONS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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April 2B, 1985
CASE $85-~20;
KERRY PETERSON, 4789 NORTHERN ROAD, W 1/2 OF LOTS
I & $2, SKARP ~ LINDQUIST'S RAVENSWOOD~ LOT SIZE~
EXISTING SETBACK, ZONING DISTRICT
The City Manager explained that Mr. Peterson had applied in 1979
for a variance to construct a garage which was denied. He then
put up a carport and eventually closed the carport in. He is now
encroaching on his neighbors property with a wall of the carport.
He has now applied for variances to construct a garage/carport,
fence, deck and a second story addition.
The Cit'y'Planner explained that this property is zoned B-2 along
with other' property in that area and the ultimate intent of the
zoning ordinance is for the subject property and the surrounding
parcels to become business uses rather than residential uses.
Therefore, the Mound Zoning Ordinance severely limits alteration
or expansion of the existing use.
The Staff recommendation is to approve the variance for the
carport but deny the variance to expand the existing house. The
expansion of the home would increase the bulk of the building
which is prohibited by the ordinance.
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~85-49 RESOLUTION 'TO'CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING
.-COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A
VARIANCE OF LOT SIZE, SETBACK AND TO
RECOGNIZE A NONCONFORMING USE OF PROPERTY
AT ~798 NORTHERN ROAD, WEST 1/2 OF LOT 27,
SUBDIVSION OF LOTS I AND 32 SKARP AND
LINDQUIST'S RAVENSWOOD, FID ~18-117-23 33
0026
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
REVIEW SUBDIVISION REQUEST FOR LOTS 21 & 22, BLOCK 2, 1/2 VACATED
ALLEY, SHIRLEY HILLS UNIT F, 5200 BLOCK OF EDEN ROAD, EUGENE
SCMLEE
The City Manager reported that the townhouses are now built and
the developer would like to have a final subdivision of the
parcels into 8 separate tax parcels, one for each townhouse unit.
Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~85-50
RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AND APPROVE THE
FINAL SUBDIVISION OF LAND FOR LOTS 21, 22,
23, 2~, BLOCK 2, 1/2 OF VACATED ALLEY,
SHIRLE~ HILLS UNIT F, PID ~13-117-2~'34
003~/0035/0036/0037 (5200 BLOCK OF EDEN
ROAD
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The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR COMMONS MAINTENANCE-PERMIT BEHIND 1~46 BLUEBIRD LANE
The City Manager reported that Mr. David Kunz, 1546 Bluebird Lane
has asked to be allowed to build a staircase leading down the
bank to the dock on the Commons adjoining his property. The Park
Commission has reviewed this and recommended approval.
Jessen moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~85-51
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF
STAIRS BEHIND 15~6 BLUEBIRD LANE ON THE
COMMONS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to make a comment or suggestion
to the Council. There were none.
REVIEW SEAL COAT BIDS
The City Manager explained that the bids were received on April
19, 1985, for the 1985 Seal Coat Program.
1. Allied Blacktop Co.
2. Buffalo Bituminous
3. Preferred Paving, Inc.
4. Minnesota Roadways
5. Bituminous Roadways
They were as follows:
$.30,1 80
$31,875
$33,075
$33,300
$36,165
The Staff is recommending approval of the bid from Allied
Blacktop Co. in the amount of $30,180.
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded the followin resolution:
RESOLUTION ~85-52 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BID OF ALLIED
BLACKTOP CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,1 80 FOR
THE.. 1985 SEAL COAT PROGRAM
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
AMENDMENT TO WATER & SEWER CHAPTERS IN THE CITY-CODE
The City Manager explained that the Utility Superintendent has
requested the the ordinances dealing with sewer and water be
amended to read as follows:
1. Each single family dwelling and each unit in a duplex,
twin home, double bungalow and townhouse will have its
own 1" water service tapped directly to the main. If
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there is an existing 3/4" service to the lot that may be
used for 1 unit only. Any future water services tapped
to the city water main will be 1" minimum in size.
A 1" minimum water service for commercial buildings with
less than 1,500 square feet of floor area. Any building.
with 1,500 square feet or more of floor area will be
required to have a minimum of I 1/2" water service.
Each single family and each unit in a duplex, twin home,
double bungalow and. townhouse will have its own 4"
"minimum sewer line connected to a 4" minimum stub that is
connected to the city's trunk line.
Water shutoff and sewer cleanouts will not be located in
driveways.
The City Manager stated this will only affect new construction
not present homes or businesses.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Paulsen, sec'onded by
Councilmember Smith'to direct the City Attorney to prepare an
amendment to the City Code incorporating the above
recommendations for water and sewer services. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
RENEWAL OF VARIOUS LICENSES
The following licenses are up for renewal:
Off-Sal.e Beer
Stevens Market
.Gamblin~ (to be extended to June 1, 1985)
Northwest Tonka Lions
Tree Rem. oval (4-1-85 to 3-31-86)
Lutz Tree Service
The following licenses are for 5-1-85 to 4-30-86.
Bowling
Mound Lanes - 8 Alleys
P.o.o 1 Table
Captain Billy's - 2 tables
VFW #5113 - 1 table
Juke BO~
American Legion #398 - 1
Donnie's on the Lake - 1
VFW #5113 - 1
April 23, 1985
~a~es of Skill
A1 & Alma's - 1
Captain Billy's - 2
Donnie's on the Lake - 3
PDQ - 2
.Restaurant
A1 & Alma's
American Legion #398
Captain Billy's
Donnie's on the Lake ..
Hardee's
House of Moy
Martin & Son Boat Rental
Mound Lanes
Pizza Factory
VFW #5113
MOTION was made by Councilmember Jessen, seconded ~by
Councilmember Peterson to authorize the issuance of the above
stated miscellaneous licenses. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
The bills were presented for consideration.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Peterson, ~seconded by
Councilmember Jessen to approve the payment of bills as
presented on the pre-list in the amount of $122,709,02, when
funds are available. A roll call. vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
BIDS SPRING CLEAN UP
The City Manager reported that 2 bids for the Spring Clean Up
were received. They were as follows:
John H. Zuccaro (Westonka Sanitation)
Bernard Illies (Illies& Sons)
$3,675.00
$4,649.00
MOTION was made by Couneilmember Peterson and seconded by
Councilmember Smith to approve the bid of John H, Zuccaro
(Westonka Sanitation) for the Spring Clean Up in the amount
of $3,675.00. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. Article on Strategic Planning.
B. Minutes of March 21, 1985, Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District.
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April 23, 1985
C. Minutes of April 2, 1985, Minnehaha Creek'Watershed District.
D. Agenda April 18, 1985, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.
E. Annual Report - Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.
F. Met Council Priorities Handout.
G. Final 1984 LMCD Report.
H. Ehler & Associates Financial Newsletter.
Letter from Mr. & Mrs. Rod Pitch regarding the installation
of a satellite dish on Commerce Blvd.
J. Article on Continental Telephone raising their rates again.
Mayor Polston asked the City Manager for an update on the
economic development in Mound.
The City Manager reported that there are a number of businesses
looking at the Tonka Building for space. That is up to Balboa.
They have hired an architect to design a new front for the
building. Balboa will .be hosting a reception in May at the
Lafayette Club to bring all the commercial real estate people in
for their presentation. They plan on designing a booklet about
the buildings and the community.
Town Square is moving forward· The City Attorney stated the
developers are putting the final touches on a Redevelopment
Agreement. Both the City Attorney and the City Manager will keep'
the Council updated as things happen.
SATELLITE DISHES
The Council discussed the letter from Mr. & Mrs. Pitch regarding
the satellite dish being installed on Commerce Blvd. Mayor
Polston stated that he does not want to get into regulating on
private property. He asked if the satellite dishes could be
dealt with under the existing zoning code as an accessory
structure. The City AttOrney stated a satellie dish is not
identified in the zoning ordinance, which means it is not a
permitted use, therefore it is not permitted at this time. The
Council directed the Staff and the City Planner to study and
bring back to the Council something including satellite dishes as
a permitted use under Accessory Structure.
Couneilmember Jessen stated she would like to see the proposed
amendment to the zoning ordinance that was presented at the last
meeting passed including the restrictions as they were stated.
April 23, 1985
DRAINAGE PROBLEM BETWEEN BEACHWOOD ~ EVERGREEN
Councilmember Paulsen stated that he has been contacted by a
number of people living in that area who are complaining about
the depth of the pond there.
The City Manager explained that he had been out there today and
met with the neighbors about the problem. There will have to be
further investigation to see what can be done about the problem,
but so far the following has happened:
The pond was there fir. st.
The storm sewer came next.
The.connection of the pond to the storm sewer was last.
The City Engineer will check this problem out and see what can be
done and will report back.
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
The City Manager reported that the City of Mound, City Manager
and City Personnel 'have received this Certificate from the Staff
of the Hennepin County Community Services Volunteer Program.
SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Councilmember Smith stated that he' did not realize when the sign
amendment was passed awhile back that Section 3.09 (Temporary
Signs), subdivision 5, (c) had the following language: "No signs
shall be placed within the public way nor shall they be attached
to any telephone poles or light standards."
MOTION was made by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Mayor
Polston to reconsider amending Section 3.09, subdivision 5,
(c) deleting the following, "nor shall they be attached to
any telephone poles or light standards".
The Council discussed this issue in detail.
A roll call vote on the motion was 2 in favor, with
Councilmembers Jessen and Paulsen voting nay and
Councilmember Peterson abstaining. Motipn failed.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Paulsen,
Councilmember Smith to adjourn at 9:00 P.M.
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
seconded by
The vote was
Jon Elam, City Manager
Fran Clark, City Clerk
BILLS APRIL 23, 1985
Computer run dated 4/16/85---Batch
Computer run dated 4/18/85---Batch
" " " Batch
854037 38,430.27
854041 65,374.50
854042 18,904.25
TOTAL BILLS 122,709.02
REVISED NOTICE CASE NO. 85-414
CITY OF MOUND
Mound, Minnesota
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING
MAP FOR LOTS 1 AND 9, BLOCK 13,
THE HIGHLANDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 14, 1985, at
7:30 P.M., the City Council will hold a public hearing at the
Mound City Hall, 5341Maywood Road, Mound, Minnesota, to conside~
a proposal to .amend the Zoning Map, Mound Code of Ordinances, by
removing Lots 1 and 9 from the R-1 Single Family Residential
Zoning District and adding Lots ] and 9, Block 13, The Highlands,
to the R-2 Single Family Residential Zoning District. The Planning
Commission has concurred with the staff recommendation'to rezone the
subject property to R-3 Two Family Residential Zoning District.
Such action may be considered by the City Council in lieu of the
applicant's request to rezone property to R-2. These lots are south-
east of the corner of Bartlett Boulevard and Westedge Boulevard.
P!D Numbers 23-117-24 31 0050/0056.
All persons appearing at said hearing will be given an oppor-
tunity to be heard.
F~an~ne C. Clark, City Clerk
3030 Harbor Lane North,
Suite 104
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55441
612/553-1950
TO: Plannin~ Commission and Staff
, /
FROM: Mark Koegler, City Planner ~/
DATE: March 28, 1985
SUB3-~CT: Rezoning (Map Amendment)
CASE NO: 85-414
V~S FILE NO: 85-310-A15-Z0
APPLICANT: Donna Smith and Joanne Gibson
LOCATION: 6171 Bartlett Boulevard
EXISTING ZONING: R-3 and R-1
(~IVE PLAN: Multi-family and Single-family (R-l)
PROPOSAL: The applicants own three lots at the corner of Dickens Lane and
Bartlett Boulevard (County Road 110). The approximate size and zoning
classifications of these lots are as follows:
Lot 1 - 9,850 sq. ft., R-1
Lot 2 - 9,395 sq. ft., R-3.
Lot 9 - 7,250 sq. ft. (1,020 sq. ft., R-3) (6,230 sq. ft., R-l)
Lot 9 is presently unbuildable because it is undersized due to the R-1 zoning
which requires a minimum area of 10,000 sq. ft. In order to establish three
buildable ~rcels, the applicant has applied to rezone the three lots to R-2
which requires a minimum lot area of 6,000 sq. ft. Rezoning to R-2 would
actually create four buildable lots if the property were divided differently.
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Planning Commission and Staff
Page Two
March 28, 1985
BACKGROUND: Prior to submitting the application, Mrs. Smith discussed her
situation with Staff. At that time, she was advised that two alternatives
existed: first, to req. uest a lot area variance for Lot 9 or, second, to apply
for the rezoning of Lots 1 and 9 from R-1 to R-3. Staff indicated that the
probability of receiving approval of the first option is low since the lot
contains only 60 percent of the required area. The second option seemed more
acceptable since it would rezone Lots 1 and 9 to R-3 which would make them
conform with the five lots lying immediately to the west. Mrs. Smith selected
a third option which requests rezoning to R-2 rather than R-3.
COMMENTS:~ This case presents two issues. First, is a higher zoning
classification on Lots 1 and 9 appropriate and, if so, what classification
should be used? Staff feels that it is appropriate to place the property in a
higher zoning classification since it fronts on County Road 110 and it is
adjacent to ~srcels presently zoned R-3. The second issue which involves
whether the property is more appropriate as R-2 or R-3 deserves additional
review.
The major difference between R-2 and R-3 zoning is that R-3 permits townhouses
as conditional uses. Both zones require 6,000 sq. ft. of land for
single-family detached dwellings. Townhouses in the R-3 require from 4,000 to
5,000 sq. ft. per unit depending on the number of attached units in the
structure. The major argument for R-2 zoning may be that it specifically
prohibits townhouses which have a slightly higher density than two-family
dwellings. This argument, however, seems insignificant since the rezoning of
Lots 1 and 9 would only add 16,080 sq. ft. of new R-3 to a contiguous existing
R-3 area of 49,015 sq. ft. In addition to this area, the southwest and
northwest corners of the intersection of Westedge and Bartlett are also zoned
R-3 firmly establishing the general location as a single-family, two-family
and/or townhouse area.
Rezoning the three lots to R-2 would establish an isolated, small, separate
zoning classification since none of the surrounding property is zoned R-2. In
reality, there is no R-2 zoned land within the immediate vicinity of LotS 1, 2
and 9.
RECOMMENDATION: The rezoning of Lots 1, 2 and 9 to R-2 would be inconsistent
with the intent of the zoning ordinance since it would establish an isolated,
small zoning area. Therefore, Staff recommends that the Planning Cemmission
table the subject request with the specific direction that the applicant apply
for rezoning to R-3 which would be consistent with the adjacent property.
MINUTES OF THE
MOUND ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF
APRIL 8, 1985
ereSent were: Chair Elizabeth Jansen; Commissioners Robert Byrnes, William Meyer,
off Michael, Thomas Reese, Ken Smith, Michael Vargo and Frank Weiland; Council
Representative Steve Smith; City Manager Jon Elam; City Planner Mark Koegler;
Building Official Jan Bertrand and Secretary Marjorie 5tutsman.
Also present were the following interested persons: Donna Smith, Joanne Gibson,
Jim Norby, Jim Robin, Bill Habicht, Joseph and Laura Bednor, Phil and Eva Hasch,
Oswin Pflug, Nell Weber, Kerry Peterson, Eugene Schlee, Glenn Rogers, Harold Meeker,
Nell Froeming, Audrey Froeming, Rick Lebra, Cherryl D. Lebra, Lauree Fegers, Gerald
C. Jenson, W. -E. Tomlinson, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Maloney and Paul Robertson.
MINUTES
The minutes of the Planning Commission.meeting of March 25, 1985 were presented
for consideration. Reese moved and Weiland seconded a motion to approve the minutes
of the March 25, 1985 Planning Commission meeting as presented. The vote was unani-
mously in favor. Motion carried.
~BOARD OF APPEALS -
Case No. 85-414 Public Hearing Re: Proposed Amendment to the Zoning Map to
remove Lots l, 2 and 9, Block 13, The Highlands from the present ~oning districts
and add to the R-2 Single F~miiy Residential Zoning District.
Applicants, Donna Smith and Joanne Gibson, were present.
The City Planner Mark Koegler reviewed his report; the applicants own 3~lots
at the corner of Bartlett Boulevard and Dickens Lane which they are req6esting .'
rezoned to R-2 (minimum size of 6,O00 square feet per lot for single family home).
The R-2 zoning would actually create four buildable lots if the property were
divided differently. Essentially, the first decision is whether the higher density
classification on Lots 1 and 9 is appropriate'and then that leads into the second
issue, should it be R-2, R-3, what should it be? R-2 and R-3 are essentially the
same, except that R-3 does permit townhouses. Both permit single family houses
with 6,000 square feet of land. If this property were zoned R-3, there would be
about ]6,000 square feet added to the R-3 District. The handout that went out
shows that there are two other quadrants at the intersection there of Westedge
and Bartlett Boulevards that are R-3 so it very clearly identified that as an area
of higher density. The Staff feels that rezoning the lots to R-2 would be incon-
sistent with the zoning; would give 3 isolated lots of R~2 zoning and that a
better approach would be to look at rezoning the property to R-3.
The applicant referred to the 'le'tter and petition she had submitted earlier.
Her concern now is to make the three lots buildab]e. Part of the land, Lot 2
with the house on it, was rezoned in 1980 to R-3 and they didn't even know about
it. Lot ]' zoned R-! is within lOt of the minimum requirement of 10,O00 square
feet of area (wi'th a variance coul'd be a buildable l~t). Lot 9 (back one) they
were told is R-I; it has approximately 7400 square feet. That is undersized
enough that she felt no way would they be able to get a variance. They found
out that part of that lot is R-3. The people they are selling to and themselves
want 3 single family homes on these 3 lots. The concern now,,in selling the lots,
is to make the three all buildable lots. The Chair asked applicant if she thought
rezonlng to R-3 would require townhouses; Chair stated that R-3 allows the single
family dwelling on R-3 the same as R-2 with 6~000 square feet minimum lot size.
Planning Commission Minutes
April 8, 1985 - Page 2
Ken Smith questioned if Lot I is close to legal for R-1 Zoning, it would still
have nonconforming width.
The applicant stated that they have two kinds of buyers; one who has little money
and just wants to fix up the old house and one who wants to make three nice homes
and they'd like to sell to the latter. '
The Chair opened the public hearing; there was no one present who wished to speak
on the proposal; the Chair closed the public hearing.
Reese asked the history on the land. The applicant thought originally property
on corner was commercial and it had been rezoned for townhouses which never were
put in. DiScussed the pros and cons of the various zonings. Reese stated this
area looks like an R-1 District. Meyer thought it was all R-1 except for that
litt)e corner and asked if they'd considered combining and dividing into 2 nice
13,OO0+ sites. Applicant stated they are trying to settle an estate and can not
afford to do that. Chair stated if they rezoned R-2, it would make a very small
pocket of R-2 in this particular area. This would be rather inconsistent with
how we deal with zoning; so our choices would be to look at this in terms of R-3
or R-1. Applicant thought there was R-2 zoning in the Highlands and was looking
at single family dwellings ~or these lots. Reese mentioned he'd rather have a
single family dwelling on a nonconforming lot than rezone.to R-3 and risk town-
houses. It was thought to leave Lot 9 R-I would require too great a variance.
After further discussion,
Byrnes ~ved and Michael seconded a motion to reco~end making all three lots
R-3.
The applicant stated she fears the neighbors will say "no way" to the R-3 zoning
and she'll be stuck with what she has now and not be able to sell the land. The
City Manager stated that before townhouse/duplex went in there, there would have
to be another public hearing. Only single family dwellings could go in there with-
out further public hearings.
The vote was Reese, Weiland, K. Smith and Meyer against; Byrnes, Michael, Steve
Smith, Vargo and Jensen in favor. Motion carried with a 5 to 4 vote.
The Council will be asked to set the public hearing for May 14, 1985.
Case No. 85-415 Public Hearing on Preliminary Plat for Townhouses in the 1700
Block of Commerce Boulevard - Part of Lot 27, Lafayette Park, Lake Minnetonka
PID # 13-117-24 22 0252
James H. Norby, Real Estate Agen~ and James Robin, Attorney for the project were
present.
The Building Official Jan Bertrand stated that previously the Commission had
approved a Conditiona) Use Permit for a 4 unit townhouse on the site and there
has been a bit of confusion on the setback and on moving the building to the
north a little bit. Now there is somewhat of a discrepancy of what we've
approved previously. Now there is 16.4 feet to the north lot line. Vari,ances
have changed; it looks like a 13'.6 foot variance is needed; it appears to be
~ving north. She noted that the gradi0.g and drainage plan final approval from
CITY OF MOUND
Case No. ~'..~- ~/~
Fee Paid~o0.
Date Filed
~PPLICATION TO PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
(Please type the following information)
1. Street Address of Property ~[7/
2. Legal Description of Property: Lot [! 2 ~ ~' Block
Addition The Highlands /~ PID No. 23-117-24 31 0050/0051/0056
3. Owner's Name /~~,~~V ~~ ,~--~9~.l~ay Phone No. ~7~.-/(
Address ,~j2/ (~).~j /(~'X~-~v ~/~'/~ .'~ ~-~--~
4. Applicant (if other than owner):
Name Day Phone No.
Address
Type of Request:
( ) Variance ( ) Conditional Use Permit
( ) Zoning Interpretation & Review
( ) Wetland Permit ( ) P.U.D.
(X) Amendment
( i Sign Permit
( )*Other
Present Zoning District
Existing Use(s)of Property
Has an application ever been made for zoning, variance, or conditional use permit or
other zoning procedure for this property? -'~ If so, list date(s) of
list date(s) of application, action taken and ~rovide Resolution No.(s)
Copies of previous resolutions shall accompany present request.
I certify that all of the above statements and the statements contained in any required
papers or plans to be submitted herewith are true and accurate. I consent to the entry in
or upon the premises described in this application by any authorized official of the City
of Mound for. the purpose of inspecting, or of posting, maintaining and removing such
notices as may be required by law. /~~~~.~ ~/ /~
.Signature of Applicant 7~., Date ~- ~"
Planning Commission Recommendation: Lots all be rezoned to'R-3
Date 4-8-85
Public Hearing has been set for 5-14-85
il Action:
Resolution No.
Date
l~_e,
,Procedure for Zoning Amendments (2) Case
D. Location of: Signs, easements, underground utilities, etc.
E. Indicate North compass direction
F. Any additional information as may reasonably be required by the City Staff
and applicable Sections
III.An Amendment to the Zonin9 Ordinance (Answer either A or B below)
A. It is requested that Section of the Zoning Ordinance be amended
as follows:
Reason for Amendment:
Amendment to.Map:
It is requested that
the prol~erty described below an~ shown on ~:he attached
site plan be rezoned from
Address of Property: ~/
Legal description of property (lot, block, subdivision or metes and bounds)
Attach additional sheets, if necessary)
Present Use of Property: ,/
Note:
No application of a property owner for an amendment to the text of the ordi-
nance or the zoning map shall be considered by the Planning Commission within
one. year per'iod following a denial of such request.
TO:
CITY OF MOUND
Attn: Planning
Pebruary 28, 198.5
Commission and City Council
FROM: Donna Smith and Joanne Gibson
RE:. Rezoning of Lots 1,2, and 9; Block 13, The Highlands
We are applying to have all or'the above named lots rezoned to
R-2 which would require 6000' square feet to be buildable. Pres-
en. tly, Lot 2 (facing Bartlett BoUlevard) is zoned R-3 which could
allow a double family dwelling. Lots 1 and 9 (on Dickens Lane)
are currently R-1 which require 10,000 square feet fa~.~ single
family dwelling. Although Lot 1 is approximately 10,000 square
feet, Lot 9 is 7400 square feet.
We ask that. you consider our request to give up.our double bunga-
low option On LOt 2 fo~'~he:ability.to make the 7400 square feet
of land on Lot 9 buildable. We are doing this in an eEfort to
make all lots unifozm and all land usable.
The proper..ty,,ha~ been in ou~ family for 43 years. It has been
for sale since July 1, 1984. We must sell. it now to settle..$he
estate, but with the one lot under the 10,000 square feet required
for R-1 zoning that land is currently unbuildable and therefore-
has no use. We have also paid more than $3000 in taxes in thin, past
six years on that one lot.
We have discuased this rezoning proposal with the residents on
DickenS Lane. There are no residents on this block on Bartlett
BOulevard.
I, %he undersigned, do not object to the rezoning of
the above named property.
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CITY OF MOUND
Mound, Minnesota
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
PROPOSED VACATION OF PORTION
OF GOBDEN, DRUMMOND AND WINDSOR
ROADS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday~ay 14, i1985, at
7:30 P.M. at the Mound City Hall, 5341 Maywood Road, Mound, Minne-
sota, the City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed
street vacation.of undeveloped Gobden (Cobden) Lane, of Drummond
Road and of Windsor Road.. Gobden (Cobden) Lane proposed to be
vacated is 'in the dedicated plat of Whipple, Hennepin County, Minne-
sota lying between'the east'line Of Block. Il, and the west line of
Block 10 of Whipple. The portion of Drummond Road to be vacated
is in the dedicated plat ~ of Whipple, Hennepin County, Minnesota
lying between the north line of Block 15 and the south line of
Block 10 of Whipple. The portion of Windsor Road to be vacated is
in the dedicated plat~ of Whipple, Hennepin County, Minnesota lying
between the north line of Block 16 and the south line of Block 15
of Whipple.
Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the
I be heard at this meeting.
~ rancene . Clark, ity Clerk
April 2, 1985
McCOMBS-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS · LAND SURVEYORS [] PLANNERS
Reply To:
1:2500 Industrial Park Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
(612) 559-3700
Hs. Oan Bertrand
Planning & Zoning
City of Hound
5341Haywood Road
Hound, HN 55364
SUBOECT:
Street Vacation
Cobden, Dru~ond & Windsor
Neil Weber Rroperty
#7469
Dear Oan:
As requested we have reviewed the request for vacation of the above
streets. The City does not have any sanitary, sewer or storm sewer in thls
area, but a watermain does exist in the right-of-way of Windsor Road. Since we
do not have a survey available to show the exact location of the existing
hydrant, we have to use the as-build drawings furnished at the time of
construction. These drawings show the hydrant and a portion of the watermain
located within the right-of-way of Windsor Road to be vacated.
Enclosed is a copy of the original construction plan which shows the
hydrant and watermain. We have also included a revised legal description of
the streets to be vacated, which retains for the City a 15' x~,g~' permanent
utility easement in Windsor Road. Other than this easement we see no reason
for the City to retain these right-of-ways for street purposes.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact
US.
Very truly yours,
McCOMBS-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Planning Commission Minutes
April 8, 1985
Case No. 85-419 Public Hearing on proposed Street Vacation of portions of Gobden
(Cobden) Lane, Drummond Road and Windsor Road.
Nell Weber was present.
The Building Official explained the applicant's request' for a street vacation of
the portion of Gobden Lane between Lots 1 and 24, Block 11, and Lots 13 and 14,
Block 10 and the portion of Drummond Road between Block 10 and Block 15; also
the portion of Windsor Road between Block 15 and Block 16. She reviewed that last
December lOth, the applicant gave a~presentation of a concept of this area which
includes the former "Hiller Estate". He wants approval of the vacations .and also
requested to be able to buy some abutting property from the State to gain better
access to his land. The City Engineer's letter shows the City has an existing
watermain in the Windsor Road right-of-way. It was found the City should retain
a 15 foot by 80 foot (rather than 60 foot) permanent'utility easement on Windsor.
Before this goes to the City Council public hearing, letters will be sent to the
other utilities, City Depa/tments, etc. to see if they have any problem with the
proposed vacation.
Applicant Nell Weber explained what he is aFtempting to do briefly; to.get streets
vacated and then have the 'City release certain property back"to the State for re-.'
sale to him so that he can get access to his property and develop several building
sites on the land he presently owns. Once he has this, he will come baCk with a
final plat which will show the utility easement; the replatting will be a PUD and
all the land be)ow 929.5 will be returned to the City as this is wetlands.
Th~.Chair opened the public heariog; no one present wished to speak on the proposali
the Chair closed the'public hearing.
Vargo moved and Reese seconded a motion to recommend the approval of the street
vacations with the staff's recommendation to retain a 15' by 80' permanent
utility 'easement on Windsor Road. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
Weber asked if the resolution transferring the land back to the State for resale
could be done at this same time and save him a step.
Vargo moved and Meyer seconded a motion to recommend approval of the release
by the City of tax forfeited property back to the State Land Department for
resale at a private sale to the abutting proPerty owner which by that time
will be Mr, Weber. The vote was unanimously in favor, Motion carried,
The City Council will be asked to set the public hearing for May 14, 1985 for
the proposed street vacations.
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~': ,"; ~ CITY OF MOUND FEE $150 O0
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTYO~NED BY APPLICANT: PID
I~,1~ BLOCK [~ SUBDIvl
STREET TO BE vAcATED .
S I GNATURE OF APPL I CANT~~~~~
Applicant's Interest in Property V~~_~~
Residents and owners of property abutting the street to be vacated:
(Please attach list. CertiFied mailing list can be obtained from
Hennepin County by calling 348-3271)
Recommended by Utilities: NSF OK ; Minnegasco OK ; Continental Telephone OK
Retain 80 Ft. Easement for Watermain
Recommended by City: Public Works /- ; Fire Chief ; Engineer Retain;' Police
15 X 80 foot permanent utility easement on Windsor Road.
Chief ~ .; Cable Systems ; Other Departments
Planning Commission Recommendation: I) Approval of vacations with Staff's recqmmendations
and 2)
Council Action
Date
Apri] 8, 1985
4-9-85: Public Hearing date set for 5-14-85
Resolution No. Date May 14, 1985
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CASE #85-419
RESOLUTION NO. 85-
RESOLUTION VACATING CERTAIN STKEET EASEMENT AND KETAININE
FOR THE CITY A UTILITY EASEMENT OVER THE WEST 80.0 FEET
OF THE NORTH 15 FEET OF WINDSOR ROAD
Planning Commission File No. 85-419
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.851 provides that the City
Council may by resolution vacate any street, alley, public grounds, or public
way, or any part thereof, when it appears in the interest of the public to do so;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Mound has claimed a street and utility easement over
the following described land:
That part of Windsor Road, as dedicated in the plat of "WHIPPLE",
Hennepin County, Minnesota lying between the north line of Block 16 and
the south line of Block 15 of said "WHIPPLE".
That part of Drummond Road, as dedicated in the plat of "WHIPPLE", Hennepin
County, Minnesota lying between the north line of Block 15 and the south
line of Block 10 of said "WHIPPLE".
That part of Cobden Road, as dedicated in the Plat of "WHIPPLE", Hennepin
County, Minnesota lying between the east line of Block 1~ and the west line
of Block 10 of said "WHIPPLE". Also known as Gobden.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on 'May 14, 1985, as required by law; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that good area planning requires that these
easements be_vacated and that a portion be retained as a utility easement and
that it would be in the public interest to do so.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Mound, Minnesota hereby vacate:
That part of Windsor Road, as dedicated in the plat of "WHIPPLE",
Hennepin County, Minnesota lying between the north line of Block 16 and
the south line of Block 15 of said "WHIPPLE". The City of Mound shall
retain the west 80.0 feet of the north 15 feet of Windsor Road, as Utility Easemenl
That part of Drummond Road, as dedicated in the plat of "WHIPPLE",
Hennepin County, Minnesota lying between the north line of Block 15 and
the southline of Block 10 of said "WHIPPLE".
That part of Cobden (Gobden)Road,' as dedicated in the plat of "WHIPPLE",
Hennepin County, Minnesota lying between the east line of Block 1l and
the west line of Block 10 of said "WHIPPLE".
A certified copy of this resolution shall be prepared by the City Clerk
and shall be a notice of completion of the proceedings and shall be
recorded in the office of the County Recorder and/or the Registrar of
Titles as set forth in M.S.A. 412.'851.
CITY OF MOUND
Mound, Minnesota
CASE NO. 85-424
Planning Commission Agenda of May 6, 1985:
Board of Appeal.s
Case No. ~5-424
Location: 4339 Wilshire Boulevard
Legal Desc.: As per attached ~
PID 19-117-23 13 0006
Request: Lot Split Subdivision
Zoning District: R-2
~pplicant
John Schluter
4339 Wilshire Boulevard
Mound, MN. 55364
Phone: 933-4046
The applicant is requesting a waiver of the Provisions of Chapter 22 including
public hearing, park dedication fee, replat of present legal description, etc.
The R-2 Zoning District requires a lot area of 6,000 square feet and a lot width
of 40 feet. The setbacks, except for lots of record before the Zoning Ordinance
was adopted, require IO foot sideyards, 20 foot front yards, 15 foot rear yards,
with a 50 foot lakeshore setback to O.H.W. (Ordinary high water).
Comments:
The proposed subdivision has a lot area for Parcel B of 11,200~
square feet and Parcel A of 7,450+ square feet. The lot' widths are
67 feet for Parcel. B and 55 feet f--or Parcel.A. The setbacks of
Parcel B, with the existing structure, shows 9.4 feet to the N.E
division line at the closest point to the barbecue pit. Approximately
1 foot f. rom the existing boathouse to property line. The lot sub-
division meets all lot area, width and setback requirements except
for the boathouse which should be 4 feet to the property line.
There has' recently been some discussion regarding the park dedication
fees. The land value of the existing property is $65,OO0.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested waiver and subdivision
of land upon the condition that: 1) the driveway be relocated
onto Parcel B; and 2) the patio be removed to the new property
division line.
The abutting neighbors have been notified.
Ja~ertrand
JB/ms
PLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION
Sec. 22.03-a
VILLAGE OF MOUND
OF
'PLAT
LAND
PARCEL
Location and complete legal description .of Property to be divided:
ZONING
13
To be divided as follows:
·
(attach survey or scale drawing showing adjacent streets, dimension of proposed
building sites, square foot area of each new parcel designated by number)
A WAIVER IN LOT SIZE IS REQUESTED FOR:
New Lot No. From
Square feet TO Square feet
Reason: '"
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ation given why this is not the case.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
DATE
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£XZST]~G L£CAC DESCRZP~ZO#
That part of Lots I, 2, ~, B, 75 and 76, The Firs: Re-arrangement of Phelps' ZsJand Park-lst
Division and Lot 3, Phelps' Zsland Park~ first Division, also the private street adjoining said
Lots described aa follovs: Commencing aC a po/nC in the ~ouCheasterl~ line o~ CountV Road No.125
d~scant 60 feet $ouchwesterlv [ro~ the *~outhvesCerlV corner o! Cot A ~n said First Re-arrangement
of Phelps' ~s~and Park-lit Div., thence South 38 degrees 40 minutes West along the Southeasterly
line of said Count~ Road a distance o~ 53.4 /eet,'*thence South 57 degrees'~O'~inutes Hast along
the $ou£heasterl~ l~ne o! sa~d Count9 Road a distance of 181.6 feet to the point o~ beginning o!
the land to he described, Chance conCinuin~ .South 57 degrees 20 m~nuCes West aJon~ the ~outheasC.
erl~ line of said CounC~ Aoad a distance of 14.1 feet~ thence South 76 degrees 15 minutes West
alon9 the $outheasterl~ line of said Count~ Road 4 distance o~ 110.9 feet, chance ~outh 26 degrees
126 feet, more or less, Co the shore of ~4ke ~nneConka, thence tds=e~Jg along the shore of Lake
point of beginning, Chance ~orchwesce:2~ dlon~ ~a~d last named 2~ne to the po~n~ o~ beginning.
Scale: I inch . 30 feet
Dace : A~ri2 23, 1985
e : Judicial Landmark
· herebV certi[V that th~s iurvev ~as prepared b~
me or under ~y direct supervision, and that I am
a duJv Registered Land ~urve~or and CJviJ EngJneer
under the Ja~s of the State o! H~nnesota
~ar~ 3. Gronbi[~ ~nn. ReeCho. 127~5
Engineer and Land Surve~o~
Long bake, H~nne$oCa
Phone
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Certificate of Survey
for John Schluter
First Re-arrangement of Phelps' Zsland Perk-Is: D/v/a/on
and Phelps' 2sland Park, r~rsC O~vision
~ennepin County, ~innesota
PROPOSED LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS
A. That part of the £ollo~ing described property:
That part of ~ots 1, 2, ~ B, 75 and 76, The First Re-drrangeeent O! Phelps' Zsland Park-lsC
Division and Lot 3, Phelps' 2sJand Pa~k, First O~vis~on, also the private street adjo~nSng sa~d
Lots described es follows: Commencing at a point ~n the Southeasterly 25ne o~ County Road No. ~25
distant 60 feet $outh~esterlg from the South~esterJ~ corner of ~ot A in said First F~-errangement
of Phelps' 2sland Park-lst Div., thence South 38 degrees 40 e~nutes ~est along the Southeasterly
line of said Count~ ~oad a distance of 53.4 feet, thence South 57 degrees 20 minutes Hast along the
$outheasterJ~ 2ina of said County Road a d~stance of ;8~.6 feet to the point of beginning o! the
land to be described, thence continuing South 57 degrees 20 m~nutes ~est along the Southeasterly
line of said County Road · distance of 14.1 feet~ thence South 76 degrees 15 m~nutes Hast a~ong the
Southeasterly Jine of said County Road a distance of 110.9 feet, :hence South 26 degrees 26 m~nutes
East a d~$tance of 75.7 feet, thence South 37 degrees 21 minutes East a distance of ~25 feet, more
or less, tO the shore of ~ake Hinnetonka, thence Easterl~ along the shore of L~ke Hinnetonka
to its intersection ~ith a line vhlch bears South 25 degrees 27 ~inutes East ~ro= the point o~
beginning, thence Horth~esterly.along saJd Jest named iJne to the polnt o~ beglnn~ng,
~h~ch 21es HorCheas:~rJ~ o: the [o]Jo~ing described 2~ne and its extensions:
C~menclng aC the polnt o~ beglnnlng o~ the above- described property; thence South 57 degrees
20 m~nutes Hast along the ~utheaster]V ~ne of sa~d Count~ Road a d~stance o[ 14.1 ~eet; thence
~outh 76 degrees 15 mlnutes Hast along the ~outheasterJ~ J~ne o~ sa~d CounC~ Road a distance o~ 45.9
~eet to the point o~ beglnn~n~ o~ the J~ne :o be descrJbed; thence ~outh 31 de~rees Sa minutes East
to the shore o~ Lake ~nne:onka, and said 2~ne there end~ng.
B. Fha: parc o[ the [oJJo~Jng descrlbed property:
~ha: parc o: :o:s I~ 2, ~75 and 76, the Fi~s: ~e-arran~ement o[ Phelps' ]s]and Pa~k-lst
D~v~s~on and ~C 3~ Phelps' Zsland Park, F~s: Div~s~on~ ~so the p~vate street adjoining sa~d
~ts described as fo22ovs: Commencing at a polnt in the SouCheaste~2~ 21ne o~ CountV Road ~o. ;25
;.: dlstant 60~[eet;'~ou~h~e~tegJ~ ~roe ~he ~ouchvegte~29 corner of ~t A 1n sald r~sC Re-arrangement
o~ PheJpse' ZsJand~a~k-ls: D~v., thence ~ouCh 38 degrees 40 m~nutes Hast along the SoutheasterJ~
line o~ sa~d Count~ aoad a dlstance o[ 53.~ :eat, t~ence ~uth 57 degrees 20 ~inutes ~est along the
SoutheasCerJg ~ine o~ sald Coun:~ Road a d~stance o[ 181.6 ~eet to the point o~ beglnn~ng o~ the
land to be described, thence con:~nulng-~outh S7 de~ees 20 minutes ~est along the $outheas:e~J9
l~ne o~ sa~d Count~ Road a d~stance o~ 14.1 feet; thence South 76 degrees IS minutes Hast along the
~outheasterlu 2Jne o~ said Count~ Road a distance o~ 110.9 [eet, thence ~outh 26 degrees 26 mlnuces
East a dlstance o~ 75.7 ~eet; thence ~outh 37 degrees 21 eJnutes East a distance o~ 126 ~eet, more
o~ less, to the shore of ~ke Hinnetonka, thence EasterJ~ aJon~ the shore o~ ~ke H~nnetonka
Co its Intersection ~ith a 21ne vh~ch bears South 25 degrees 27 m~nutes East ~rom the polnt o~
beginning, thence NorthvesterJ~ along sa~d Jest named line :o the polnt o[ beglnn~ng,
vh~ch 2les South~este;~V o~ the ~o~2ov~ng descrlbed 21ne and its extenslons:
Commencing at the point o~ beg~nnln~ of the above-described property; thence South 57 degrees
20 m~nutes Hast a]ong the Southeasterl~ line of sald County Road a d~stance o~ ~a.l ~eet; thence
South 76 degrees 1~ minutes ~est a~ong :he SoutheasterJu 21ne of sa~d Count~ Road a d~sCance of 45.9
~eet :o :he point o: beg~nnJn~ o: the ~1ne to be desc~Jbed; thence ~uth 31 degrees 5a mjnutes East
to the shore of bake H~nnetonka, and sa~d J~ne there end~ng.
To Jon Elam, City Manager ~
j~/~m Jan Bertrand, Building Offici
Attached please find copies of signed permit appli-
cations to be placed at 5600 Lynwood Boulevard at
various times throughout the year. The Ordinance
Section 3.10 is attached governing portable signs
for quasi-public functions.
Dale 4-9-85
I would recommend approval to meet ordinance provisions.
CITY of MOUND
5341 M,\Y\~,'(X)I) R(),\I)
MOUND~ MINNF..SOTA 55364
612/472-11~
signage provisions. .'
:.
(g'~' Gara.~ sale signs shall .be limited to five (5) days per
occurrence.
Seasonal Signs - Seasonal signs of a temporary or portable
nature may be used in the non-residential d~stricts to promote
or advertise on-premise seasonal services or me-rchandise. Such
signs shall be limited tO a maximum of thirty-two (32) s~uare
feet and shall not be left in Dlace for more than a two
month period. Permits and fees shall be required for all
seasonal signs, and permits may be issued no more than two (2)
times per calendar year per bus,ness.
f.10
Except as may be specifically authorized by this section and Subd.
3.09(6), portable s~gns are prohibited. A portable sign used'.for the
purpose of directinG the public may be permitted ~der the following
conditions:
(a) Said si.Gn ~s coincidental to, or used ~n conjuct~on'wlth a
~overnmenta! unit or c~uasl-public funct~on:_and_
the p~.riod of use of said sign shall not exceed ten (]0)
consecutive days: and
(c) s~gns shall not be used .more than four (4) times during a
calendar year: and
(d). prior approval of a majority of the City Council shall be
required for the use of any such sign: and:
(e) signs shall be placed on the premises of the advertised euent;
and
(f) such signs shall require the issuance of a permit but will be
exempt from all fees.
|n the |nstance of a muir[i-use fac|Ii,y, on]y one seasonal
may be placed (d~splayed) on the premises at any one time.
(b)
3.11
Protecting wall signs shall be permitted only in COT~erclal Districts
provided the total sign area does not exceed ten. (10) square re'et per
building face. Such signs shall not project over public property
more than 18 inches.
APPLICATION .FOR SIGN PERMIT
NAME OF 'APPLICAIIT Westonka Community
ADDRESS 5600 Lynwood Blvd.
CITY OF MOUND
Services
PHONE NO.
Mou'nd
472-1600 ext. 240
55364
Street Number
S I GN LOCATI ON ' ~Westonka Community Center
City Zip
LOT 1 to 17
PLATUnpl ated i~ARCEL
WALL AREA sectBi~pn
EXISTING SIGNAGE 8 x 8
PLEASE DESCRIBE REQUEST
BLOCK ADDITION Lsnwood park Addition
PID # 14-117-24-41-0010
· FT. = TOTAL Con~nercial
NUMBER OF SIGNS '~N ZONING
SQ. FOOTAGE OF SI S 64 sq ft
AND REASON FOR REQUEST Sign to some notice of seasonal class registration dates ,.
HEIGHT OF SIGN 5'
SIGN SIZE
BEING REQUESTED
LENGTH OF TIME SIGN TO BE ERECTED:
TYPE OF SIGN:
WALL MOUNT
PYLON
PERMANENT FREE STANDING
PORTABLE
TEMPORARY 10 das, s +f times,per sear OTHER ·
(Temporary sign not to be for period
in excess of two months)
Does it confo'rm to al~ setback and other requirements relating to the Zoning Ordinance?
yes
sign for a community organization and does it meet all the standards(Ord. 440)?
yes
If additional information is attached, please 'submit 8½" X 11" maximum sized drawings..
Recommendation:
Approved:
I i
City Manager
* A grandfather permit
APPLICATION .FOR SIGN PERMIT
CITY OF MOUND
kME O.F 'APPLICANT Indianhead Players
ADDRESS 5600 Lynwood Blvd.
PHONE NO.
'Mou'nd
472-1600 EXT 241
55364
Street Number
SIGN LOCATION Westonka Communty Center
City Zip
LOT 1 - 17
PLAT §~g°i~ARCEL
WALL AREA BY
EXISTING SIGNAGE 8 X 8
PLEASE DESCRIBE REQUEST
AND REASON FOR REQUEST
BLOCK ADDITION Lynwood Park Addition
PID # 14-117-24-41-0010
· FT. = TOTAL
ZONING Co'mmercial
NUMBER 'OF SIGNS ~Ni
SQ. FOOTAGE OF SI
Community Theatre Plays
HEIGHT OF SIGN 5'
SIGN SIZE ~,
BEING REQUESTED 4' X
ENGTH OF TIME SIGN TO BE ERECTED:
ERMANENT
TEMPORARY
10 ..days - '4 times per year
(Temporary sign not to be for period
in excess of two months)
TYPE OF SIGN:
WALL MOUNT
PYLON ~
FREE STANDING
PORTABLE
OTHER
Does it confo'rm to al~ setback and other requirements relating to the Zoning Ordinance?
Yes
Is sign for a community organization and does it meet all the standards(Ord. 440)?
Yes
If additional information is attached, please-submit 8½" X ll" maximum sized drawings..
Recommendation:
Approved:
City Manager
APPLICATION FOR SIGN ~ERMIT
CITY OF MOUND
NAME OF 'APPLICANT Westonka Seniors Inc
ADDRESS 5600 Lynwood Blvd
PHONE NO.
· 472-1600 EXT 248
Mound 55364
Street Number
SIGN LOCATION Westonka Community Center
City Zip
LOT 1-17
PLAT~ted
c~on 14 PARCEL
WALL AREA . BY'~
EXISTING SIGNAGE 8 X 8
PLEASE DESCRIBE REQUEST
AND REASON FOR REQUEST
BLOCK ADDITION Lynwood Park Addition
PID # 14-117-24-41-0010
· , ,.FT. ='TOTAL
Com~ner c ial
ZONING
(NUMBER 'OF SIGNS
SQ. FOOTAGE OF
Seasonal events or activltien
Westonka Senior ,¢ent~
HEIGHT OF SIGN 5'
SIGN SIZE
BEING REQUESTED 4' X
LENGTH OF TIME SIGN TO BE ERECTED:
PERMANENT
TEMPORARY X 10 days - 4 times per year
(Temporary sign not to be for period
in excess of two months)
TYPE OF SIGN:
WALL MOUNT
PYLON
FREE STANDING
PORTABLE
OTHER
Does it conform to al~ setback and other requirements relating to the Zoning Ordinance?
Yes
Is sign for a community organization and does it meet all the standards(Ord. 440)?'
Yes
'If additional information is attached, please 'submit 8½" X 11" maximum sized drawings..
Recommendation:
Approved:
City Manager
July 13, 1~82
C0uncilmember P0tst0n moved the 'following resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-181
RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE SIGN AS REQUESTED BY
COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF 1 YEAR SUBJECT
TO REVIEW AFTER THE YEAR
WHEREAS, Westonka Community Services, Ind. School Dist. #277 has applied
for a sign variance at 5600 Lynwood Blvd., and
WHEREAS,
this variance is to have a 5 foot x .12 foot protable (on wheels)
informational~sign (5'times per year) for a maximum of seven days
per time to advertize registration days and deadlines for programs
that are heavily responded to by citizens, and
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission recommended approval of the sign v~riance
as requested for 1 year subject to review after the 1 year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUND, MN.:
That the Council concurs with the Planning Commission'recommendation
and approves the sign variance for Westonka Community Services
for a period of 1 year to be reviewed after the 1 year, and waiving
t he fee.
A motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Councilmember Swenson and upon vote being 'taken thereon; the following' voted
in favor thereof: Polston and. Swenson; the following voted against the same:
Mayor Lindlan; with Cou'ncilmember Ulrick abstaining and Councilmember Charon
bei.ng absent; whe'reupon said resolution was declared passed and adopted, signed
by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
Mayo'r~.~ v - ..... -~
Attest: City Clerk
CONSULTING ENGINEERS I~ LAND SURVEYORS · PLANNERS
May 6, 1985
Reply To:
12800 Industrial Park Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
(612) 559-3700
Mr. Oon Elam
City Hanager
City of Mound
5341 Maywood Road
Mound, MN 55~64
SUBOECT:
Lynwood Boulevard MSAP 145-104-03
No Parking Resolution
File ~;7193
Dear Oon:
Enclosed is a "no parking" agreement for Lynwood Boulevard which must be
passed by the City Council before the Minnesota Department of Transportation
will give final approval on this project. This resolution is nescessary
because the width of the proposed street does not meet the minimum requiremehts
necessary to allow parking.
Very truly yours,
McCO~S-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Enclosure
AGREEMENT
Related to Rarking Restrictions on
Lynwood Boulevard (M.S.A.P.) 145-104-0~ from County Road 110 to Belmont Lane in
the City of Mound, Minnesota.
THIS AGREEI~NT, made and entered into this 14th day of May 1985 by and
between the City of Mound, in Hennepin County, Minnesota, and the Commissioner
of Highways, State of Minnesota. The municipal corporation shall hereinafter
be called the "City"; and the Commissioner of Highways of the State of
Minnesota, hereinafter'.shall be referred to as the "Commissioner", WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the "City" has planned the improvement of Lynwood Boulevard from
County Road llO to Belmont Lane.
WHEREAS, the "City" will be expending Municipal State Aid Funds on the
improvement of said Street, and
WHEREAS, said improvement does not provide adequate width for parking on
either sides of the street, approval of the proposed construction as a
Municipal State Aid Street project must therefore be conditioned upon certain
Parking restrictions, and
WHEREAS, The extent of these restrictions that would be a necessary
prerequisite to the approval of this construction as a Municipal State Aid
project in the "City", has been determined.
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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED by and between the parties hereto as
follows:
That the "City", shall prohibit the parking of motor vehicles on Lynwood
Boulevard from County Road 110 to Belmont Lane at all times, unless hereafter
authorized in writing by the Comm£ssioner.
Dated this 14th day of May, 1985.
ATTEST:
Fran Clark, City Clerk
~ty of Mound, Minnesota
Robert Rolston, Mayor
3on Elam, City ~anager
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Recommended for approval:
State Aid Engineer
Date
APPROVED:
Commissioner of Highways
Date
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McCOMBS-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS ! LAND SURVEYORS · PLANNERS
May 6, 1985
Reply To:
12800 Industrial Park Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
(612) 559-3700
Hr. Oon Elam
City Manager
City of Hound
5341 Haywood Road
Hound, HN 55364
SUBOECT: Paisley Road Extension
File # 7479
Dear ,3on:
As requested we have done an additional study on the existing drainage
problems in the area of the proposed Raisley Road cul-de-sac and also the
portion of Inverness Road to the east which receives run off from the Paisley
right of way. We looked at a number of different solutions, but from an
economic standpoint we feel only one alternate is feasible.
Storm sewer cduld be extended to the proposed cul-de-sac from existing
mains at two different locations. ~Alternate No.~l would cost approximately
$24,000.00 and involve extending storm-sewer'rrom the intersection of Drury
Lane and Raisley Road to the proposed cul-de-sac. This alterna, te will not
solve the problems on Inverness Lane and the same results can be accomplished
in a much less expensive way which will be discussed further on as alternate
NO. 3.
We also looked at extending the storm sewer from a main in Tuxedo Boulevard
up Sterling Road and Inverness Lane with the last section in the unimproved
right-of-way of Raisley Road. Catch basins would be installed in Inverness
Lane and also in the new cul-de-sac. Our estimated cost for this method would
be approximately S~. 8oth this alternate and alternate No. i are very
expensive because~et restoration required.
.~Alte~nate _No. ~ would involve removing approximately the last 60 feet of
inplace concrete curb and gutter and bituminous paving of Paisley road and
reconstructing this section to drain westerly. By doing this the new
cul-de-sac could also be constructed to drain westerly, thus eliminating the
need for any new storm sewer in the proposed cul-de-sac. We have estimated
this reconstruction to cost approximately $3,700.00. Our previous estimate for
the cul-de-sac construction was $6,620.00 which would bring the total street
cost to approximately $10,320.00. As you can see this method is much cheaper
than the two previously mentioned.
The negative side of alternate No. 3 is that approximately one half to two
thirds of this hill will continue to drain overland easterly to Inverness ..
Lane. The yard which suffers the most from this run off, was graded into the
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Mr. Oon Elam
May 6, 1985
Page Two
hill and left much too flat with not enough slope away from the house. The
only way to solve their water problem would be to completely regrade the yard
on the west and north sides of the' house. It may be possible to divert some of
the runoff from the hill and keep ~t in the unimproved R/W of Paisley by some
regrading at the same time sanitary sewer and watermain are extended.
In conclusion we would have the following recommendations:
Alternate No. 3 be considered as the method of handling run off from
the proposed cul-de-sac.
The cost of reconstructing 60 feet of Paisley Road, approximately
$3,700.00, will be paid for by the City.
Mr. Forystek, the developer of the 2 proposed building sites, should
stand the cost of extending sewer and water'from the mains in
Inverness Lane and. construction of the cul-de-sac. See estimated cost
attached to our previous letter date~ February 27, 1985.
If the City. agrees to finance these costs and assess them to the
parcels owned by Mr. Forystek, the costs for engineering,
administration, legal, etc. should also be included.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not
hesitate to contact us.
Very truly yours,
MoCO~3S-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, INC.
~h~nCam~
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cc: Vince Forystek
February 27, 1985
/McCOMBS-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS ~' LAND SURVEYORS r, PLANNERS
Reply To:
12800 Industrial Park Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
(612) 559-3700
Oon Elam
City Maqager
City of Mound.
5341 Maywood Road
Mound, Minnesota 55364
Subject: Paisley Road Extension
#7479
Dear ion:
As requested we have prepared cost est/mates for construction of a
cul-de-sac and extension of utilities to serve subject vacant property.
Enclosed are these estimates.
We have not done any field work therefore no elevations are ava/lable at
this time. ! did visit the site and it appears an area has already been rough
graded where a cul-de-sac could be constructed. If this project goes any
further, the drainage in the area of the proposed cul-de-sac needs additional
study.
The attached cost estimates for utilities include main extensions withln
the Paisley Road right-of-way from Inverness Lane to the proposed cul-de-sac.
Thls would be much cheaper than extending the water and sewer from where it
presently ends and have to replace approximately 200 feet of existing street.
greg and ! have discussed the different methods that could be used to serve
this property and have settled on the one estimated. Ne feel the water shoulU
be a 6" main wlth a hydrant at the proposed cul-de-sac for fire protection. At
the present time the closest hydrant is at the intersection of D~ury and
Paisley. The cost estimate for the sewer shows an 8" 11ne, whlch could be
reduced to 6" if desired. The cost savings would probably amount to only $500
to $600. The cost estlmate also shows 2 manholes even though the length of the
extension would only requlre one new manhole at the proposed cul-de-sac.
Wlthout elevations to show the ground proflle it is impossible to determine if
one manhole would be-sufficient.
Jori Elam
February 27, 1985
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If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not
hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
McCO,18S-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES~ Inc.
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3ohn Cameron
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City of Mound
February 25, i985
#2113
Preliminary Cost Estimate
Paisley Road
Sewer
8" PVC Sewer 270 L.F. ~ $ 13.O0/LF $3,510.O0
Manholes 2 EACH ~ 950.O0/EA 1,900.00
8"x4" Wye 2 EACH ® 70.O0/EA 140.O0
4" sewer service 60 L.F. ~ 8.00/LF 480.00
Contingencies 600.00
EstimateO Construction Cost ...................................... $6,630.00
Water
6" watermain
Service Groups
1" copper service pipe
Fittings
Hydrants
Gate valves
Contingencies
270 L.F. ® $ iO.O0/LF
2 EACH ~ 80.O0/EA
80 L.F. ~ 6.00/LF
300 LBS. $ 1.50/EA
1 EACH ~ iO00.O0/EA
2 EACH ~ 350.O0/EA
$2,700.00
160.00
480.00
450.00
1,000.00
700.00
550.00
Estimated Construction Cost ...................................... $6,040.00
Streets (70' Diameter Cul-de-Sac)
Grading $ Lump Sum 800.00
Concrete curb & gutter 230 L.F. ~ 6.00/LF 1,380.00
Bituminous base 100 TON ® 28.O0/TN 2,800.00
Bituminous wear 40 TON ~ 26.00/TN 1,040.00
Contingencies 600.00
Estimated Construction Cost ...................................... $6,620.00
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! LAND SURVEYORS [] PLANNERS
CONSULTING
ENGINEERS
Reply To:
12800 Industrial Park Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
(612) 559-3700
Honorable. Mayor &
Members of the City Council
City of Mound
5341Maywood Road
Mound, MN 55364
SUBSECT:
Mound, MN
Tuxedo Boulevard - Safety Improvement
MSAP 145-101-05
#3724
Dear Mayor & Council Members:
Enclosed for your review are the plans and a preliminary cost estimate for
the above project. We are also preparing.a resolution for the council to .act
on which requests a variance approval. This variance is necessary because the
geometric design of the existing street does not meet the minimum standards as
set by the state aid .regulations. At the time Tuxedo Boulevard was originally
constructed, these variances where granted by the state aid office but recently
a policy change now requires that an advisory committee approve such requests.
The state aid office has given us preliminary approval so we feel the advisory
committee will grant the variance.
I will be present at the council meeting Tuesday evening, May 14, to answer
any questions which you may have.
Very truly yours,
McCO~3S-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, INC.
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ITEM No.
or S.P. DESCRIPTION
2104.501 Remove Concrete Curb & Gutter
2104.501 Remove Bituminous Curb
2105.501 Common Excavation
2105.523 Common Borrow (LV)
2105.523 Topsoil Borrow (LV)
2331.504 Bituminous Material For
Mixture
2331.514 Base Course Mixture
2341.504 8ituminous Material For
Mixture
2341.514 Wearing .Course Mixture
2357.502 Bituminous Material For Tack
Coat
2503.511 12" RCR Storm Sewer Class V
2506.507 Construct Manhole or Catch
Basin Design H
2506.516 Casting Assemblies
2535.501 Bituminous Curb
2554.501 Traffic Barrier, Design A
2571.502 Furnish and Rlant Shade Trees
Hard Maple, 2"-2-1/2" Diameter
2571.502 Furnish and Plant Shade Trees
Seedless Ash 2"-2-1/2" Diameter
2571.541 Transplant Trees (2" Exist.)
2575, 505 Sodding
S.P.
ENGINEERS ESTIMATE
MSAP 145-101-05
Tuxedo 8oulevard
ESTIMATED
QUANTITY UNIT RRICE
20 L.F. $ 8.00 /LF
180 L.F. $ 2.00 /LF
15 C.Y. $ lO.O0 /CY
340 C.Y. $ 6.00 /CY
70 C.Y. $ 7.00 /CY
1.6 TON $ 500.00 /TN
35 TON $ 15.00 /TN
0.6 TON $ 600.00 /TN
10 TON $ 20.00 /TN
5 GAL $ 3.00 /GA
L.F. $ 40.00 /LF $
EACH $ 500.00 /EA $
1 EACH $ 200.00 /EA $
170 L.F. $ 5.00 /LF $
102 L.F. $ 30.00 /LF $
2 EACH $ 150.00 /EA $
TOTAL
160.00
360.00
15o.oo
2 o4o.oo
490.00
800.CO
Relocate Existing Catch Basin
Casting to New Structure
$ 525.00
$ 360.00
$ 200.00
$ 15.00
200.00
500.00
200.00
850.00
3~060.00
300,00
2 EACH $ 150.00 /EA $ 300.00
2 EACH $ 100.00 /EA $
540 S.Y. $ 1.75 /SY $
Lump Sum $
TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST .......................... $
S.P. (Special Provision)
200.00
945.00
150.00
11~805.00
RESOLUTION
RELATING TO DESIGN VAEIANCE
TUXEDO BOULEVARD M.S.A.P. 145-101-05 FROM 150 FEET N.E. TO 100 FEET S.W. OF
ITS INTERSECTION WITH MANCHESTER ROAD IN THE CITY OF MOUND, MINNESOTA
THIS RESOLUTION, passed this 14th day of May, 1~85 by the City of
Mound in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The Municipal corporation shall
hereinafter be called the "City."
WHEREAS,
the "City" has planned a safety improvement on Tuxedo Boulevard
M.S.A.S. 145 at its intersection with Manchester Road, by the
addition of an earthern term and guardrail, and
WHEREAS,
the "City", will be expending Municipal State Aid Funds on'the
safety improvements of this street, and
WHEREAS,
the existing street constructed in 1967 with M.S.A. funds does
not meet the present standards as required by state aid
regulations for a ~0 M.P.H. horizontal curve.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: That the "City" is requesting a
variance from the minimum curve requirements to allow safety
improvements on Tuxedo Boulevard from station 14 + O0 to 16 + 50
DATED THIS 14TH DAY OF MAY, 1985
ATTEST
FRAN CLARK - CITY CLERK
CITY OF MOUND, MINNESOTA
BY
ROBERT POLSTON - MAYOR
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May 7, 1985
CITY of MOUND
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364
(612) 472-1155
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER
As probably everyone in the City knows by now, the frost boils on
Bartlett Blvd. by the Shirley Hills softball fields have deteriorated
badly. The problem is a long-term one with heavy water in the base
which freezes up each Spring, causing the road to break-up.
The answer is to install some appropriate under-base drain tile. 1985
could be the appropriate year to do this since so much of the road
broke up already and thus we would have to patch it only once versus
having to do it again next year.
Because it is an MSA road, and we did not use MSA funds initially, this
improvement could probably come from the MSA construction fund.
If you want to pursue this reapir, then we need to authorize John Cameron
to develop the plans and specifications for MSA approval and then go to
bid.
JE:fc
McCOMBS-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, INC.
~ON~ULTING I~N~IN~ER~ ! LANI~ ~LIRVI~YOR~ ! PLANN~
April 19, 1983
Reply To:
12800 Industrial Park Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
{612) 559-3700
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
City of Mound
5341 Maywood Road
Mound, MN 55364
Subject:
City of Mound
1980 Street Improvements - Section 2
Bartlett Boulevard
File #5248
Dear Mayor and Councilmembers:
As requested, we have completed an extensive evaluation of the condition of
the bituminou~ paving on Bartlett Boulevard. Braun Engineering Testing took
borings and did te~ts on the wear course. ~A copy of their report is attached
for your information. The asphalt content and aggregate gradation are both
within the recommended range to meet the Mn/DOT specifications.. The moisture
content of the subgrade in Bartlett is high in the Glendale Road area. The ma-
terial in the ~ubgrade is consistent with that in other areas of the job.
The problem area between Norwood Lane and Fernside Lane is in the two
joints. We would recommend the following:
1. Approximately 200 feet of the north joint should be cut out and
patched. Also one larger area approximately 3' x 6' should be patched.
2. Remainder of the north joint and most of the south joint to be cleaned
and filled with joint sealer.
3. Seal coat a minimum of.4 feet wide entire length of both joints from
Norwood Lane to Fernside Lane Station 19+75 to 24+75, which is 500 feet.
In addition to this work, a few small areas between Fernside Lane and
Fairview Lane need to be cut out and patched and with joint sealer applied in a
number of spots. These areas along with previous patches should be seal
coated. The section of Bartlett from Norwood Lane to County Road 15 is in good
condition and should not need any further work until it is seal coated in the
normal schedule.
From the letter submitted by Hardrives and our conversation with them, we
feel that they have already agreed to do all of the above mentioned work.
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City of Mound
April 19, 1983
Page Two
On Bartlett Boulevard, at the intersection with Glendale Road, construction
was done in the usual manner. The material supplied by the contractor and the
work done by him meets the specifications. There was a field judgement made at
the time that the area would be okay. In a project of the size of Mound's
street improvements, there are many instances where there is some risk. In
this one situation, the result of the risk was unfavorable.
As the report noted above, moisture content is high in the subgrade at the
intersection of Bartlett and Glendale Road probably caused by unidentified
sources of water getting into the subgrade. There is storm sewer in this
intersection and we propose that the corrective action consist of constructing
an underdrain system, shaping the subbase to drain into the underdrain system
which would empty into the storm sewer and then backfilling with three feet of
granular material. This would then be paved.with five inches of bituminous
base and 1-1/2" wearing course. The length of this corrective action is a~-
proximately 180 feet. We see no reason why the cost of these repairs'could not
be paid out of the M.S.A. Maintenance Fund.
The Council should consider if they want to proceed, with this corrective
action at this time, or if they want to defer it until the sealcoat is
scheduled.. We would recommend delaying any repair until 1985 or.the year b~-
fore the scheduled seal coat.
John Cameron will be available to answer any questions you may have regard-
ing the repair of Bartlett.
Very truly yours,
McCOMBS-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, INC.
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William H. McCombs, P.E.
WHM:sj
Enclosure
II?V
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CITY OF MOUND
Mound, Minnesota
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE
PERMI?.TO OPERATE A MINOR AUTO/
BOAT REPAIR BUSINESS AT 5542
LYNWOOD BOULEVARD
PID # 13-117-24 33 0027
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on Tuesday, June 1), )985, at
7:30 P.M. at the Mound City Hall, 5341Maywood Road, Mound, Minne-
sota, a hearing will be held to consider the application for a
Conditional Use Permit to operate a Minor Auto/Boat Repair
Business at 5542 Ly.nwood Boulevard a0.d on site legal]y, described.
as follows: ..
Commencing at northeast corner of Lot 5 than west to the
northeast corner of Lot 3 than northwesterly to the easterly
line of vacated Linden Street and passing thru a point in
east line of said street 20 feet northeasterly from south
line of Lot 8, Lakeside Park, A. L. Crocker's ]st Division,
than southwesterly along said easterly line to the north
line of southwest 1/4 of southwest 1/4 of Section 13 than
west to northeast corner of Tract B,. Registered Land Survey
No. 588, than southerly easterly and southerly along said
Registered Land Survey to the southeast corner thereof
than east along the north line of Lynwood Boulevard to the
east line of Lot 5 than north to beginning except road,
Koehler's Addition to Mound Plat 61650 Parcel 0360
PID # 13-117-24 33 0027
All persons appearing at said hearing will be given an oppor-
tunity to be heard.
Francene C. Clark, Cit~ Clerl~
This contract is entered into this day of
1985, between the CITY OF MOUND, a Minnesota municipal
corporation, and Bob Johnson, an independent contractor.
WHEREAS, because of his great knowledge of the City, its
geography and residents, the City of Mound-desires to enter into a
oo
time Contract for Services with Mr. Johnson to perform, on
contractual basis, clean-up and maintenance activities in the City
under the direction of the City Manager; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes to enter into a one (1) year
contract, which can be cancelled by either party upon 30 days'
written notice; and
WHEREAS, Bob Johnson will be responsible for providing
his own clothing, transportation (except when City vehicles are
available); and will be paid $8.00 per hour worked;..and will be
paid twenty-two (22) cents per mile for each mile he drives his
personal automobile in performing this Contract; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson will provide a dump truck, tractor
and trailer, and the City will reimburse Mr. Johnson for his use
of this equipment based on a fee of $25.00 per day; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson will perform these tasks for the
City between April 29, 1985 and October 31, 1985; and
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED By and between the City of
Mound, Minnesota, and Robert Johnson that Mr. Johnson will provide
services as a Special Contractor. He shall be directed by the
City Manager on what is to be done but not on how he shall do the
work. That $8.00 per hour shall be paid to Mr. Johnson without
any deductions. The independent contractor shall pay all of his
own taxes and other expenses, but he may claim mileage from the
City at the rate of twenty-two (22) cents per mile for each mile
driven in carrying out the services ordered by the City Manager.
It is the intent of both parties to structure this
Contract in such a form that Mr. Johnson shall be an independent
contr ctor ~agazt ..... ~ .... '~ ....~ Thi
Contract shall commence on April 29, 1985, and shall terminate on
October B1, 1985.
CITY OF MOUND
BY
BY
Its Mayor
Its City Manager
Robert Johnson
CONTRACT FOR SER¥ICES
This contract is entered into this day of .,.
1985, between the CITY OF MOUND, a Minnesota municipal
corporation, and John Taffe, an independent contractor°
WHEREAS, the City of Mound desires to enter into a part-
time Contract for Services with Mr. Taffe to perform on a
contractual basis as Park M~intenance Man fOr the City's Park
Department; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes to enter into a six (6) month
contract (April 1 to October 31), which can be cancelled by
either party upon 30 days' written notice; and
WHEREAS, John Taffe will be paid $5.50 per hour worked;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED By and between the City of
Mound, Minnesota, and John Taffe that Mr. Taffe w.ill provide
part-time services as a Park Maintenance Man. He shall be
directed by the City Manager and the Park Director on what is to
be done but not on how he shall do the work. The $5.50 per hour
shall be paid to Mr. Taffe without any deductions. The
independent contractor shall pay all of his own taxes, auto
insurance and other expenses, but he may claim mileage from the
City at the rate of twenty-two (22) cents per mile for each mile
driven in carrying out the services ordered by the City Manager
or Park Director.
It is the intent of both parties to structure this
Contract in such a form that Mr. Taffe shall be an independent
contractor -~ -i~-'~"~ .... -~ .... -~. ~..t o~ Uric ~: cf ~.~un~ This
Contract shall commence on April 1, 1985, and shall terminate on
October 31, 1985.
CITY OF MOUND
BY
BY
Its Mayor
Its City Manager
John Taffe
BILLS MAY 14, 1985
Computer run dated 5/3/85
Computer run dated 5/9/85
Computer run dated 5/10/85
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89,248.30
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CITY OF MOUND
Mound~ Minnesota
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
CONDITIONAL 'USE PERMIT FOR CLASS 2
RESTAURANT (CHANGE FROM CLASS 1)
AT 5560 THREE POINTS BOULEVARD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 21,71985 at 7:30 P.M. at the
City Hall, 5341Maywood Road, Mound, Minnesota, a public hearing
will be held on a Conditional Use Permit to change from a Class 1
(Traditional) Restaurant to a Class II - Fast Food, Convenience and
Drive-In - Restaurant at 5560 Three Points Boulevard and legally
described as:
Commencing at the point of intersection of the west'line of
Section 13 and the center line of Town Road than easterly
along said center line 283 feet than north parallel with
said west line distance 158 feet than west parallel with
center line of said Road to west line of Section 13 than
south to beginning except roads including part of street
vacated, Lafayette Park, Lake Minnetonka PID # 13-117-24
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All persons appearing at said hearing will be given an
opportunity to be heard.
Francene C. Clark, City Clerk
CITY OF MOUND
MOUND, MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
THE ISSUANCE OF "OFF SALE BEER LICENSE"
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, June 11, 1985, at 7:30 P.M.
at the City Hall, 5341Maywood Road, Mound, Minnesota, the City Council
will hold a public hearing to consider the issuance of an "Off Sale Beer
License" to Christine Malik Brickley and William Scott Brickley, DBA
Mound Superette, 2222 Commerce Blvd., Mound, Minnesota, described as:
Com at a pt 33 ft E and 164 ft S of the NW corner of the SW l&4
of the SW l&4 th E 108 5&lO ft th NWly 50 15&lOO ft to a pt 138
44&1OO ft E of W line of sec th W 105 44&1OO ft th S to beg'ex
road, Unplatted 13 11'7 24
PID Number 13-117-24 33 OOO1
All persons appearing at said hearing'will be given the opportunity
to be heard.
Francene C. Clark, City Clerk
Publish in The Laker May 20, 1985
REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS
The City of Mound hereby solicits a quotation for the repair of
several Lanin Stone walls that are adjacent to City streets.
The locations of the walls'are:
A. DRURY ROAD AT HAMPTON ROAD
~ 72 feet long x 5 feet high (East side)
15 feet long x 6 feet high (West side)
B. 3154 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE
~ 48 feet long x 8 feet high
C. CORNER OF TUXEDO BLVD. AND DEVON LANE
Two Tier Wall (4766 Tuxedo Blvd.)
TOP - 58 feet long x 4 feet high
BOTTOM - 130 feet long x 5 feet high
D. DEVON LANE -' NEAR DONALD
85 fee't long x 5 feet high (whole wall) - West side
50 feet long x 6 feet high (East side)
E. 3012 DEVON LANE
73 feet long x 6 feet, 3 inches high (East side)
A map is attached outlining these locations.
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PHONE #:
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Quotations must be received by Monday, May 13, 1985, at 10:00 A.M. in the Office
of the City Clerk, City of Mound, 5)41Maywood Road, Mound, MN. 55364
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PHONE #:
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of the City Clerk,
received by Monday, May 13, 1985,
City of Mound, 534'1Maywood Road,
at 10:00 A.M. in
Mound, MN. 55364
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CITY OF MOUND
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
YEAR X URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY
CDBG PROGRAM
NOTICE is hereby given that Hennepin County and the City of Mound,
pursuant to Title I of the Housing & Community Development Act of 1974,
hereby wishes to obtain views oF any interested citizen regarding the
proposed.reallocation of funds between the Tonka Plan Reuse (Project
#754) and a new proposed project Downtown Beautification. The total
funds proposed to be transferred are $10,OO0.00.
~ The proposed hearing will be held on June 11, 1985, at 7:30 P.M.
in the Council Chambers at 5341Maywood Road, MOund, MN.
For additional information on proposed activities, contact the
City of Mound, 5341 'Maywood Road, Mound, MN. 55364, 472-1155.
This public hearing is being held in accord with the Urban Hennepin
County CDBG Rules pursuant to M.S. 471.59.
Francene C. Clark, City Clerk-'
Publish in The Laker May 28, 1985
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minnesota oities
April 22, 1985
TO: Mayors, Managers, Clerks
FROM: Ann Higgins, Staff Associate
R_E: 1985 LMC Annual Conference
Once again, you are invited to take part in the League's Annual
Conference, June 11.-14, i! ~t.. Paul. It is an important invitation
for you and your city, and 'this year's theme: "Minnesota Cities
Building for the Future" underlines why you will want to make plans
to attend yourself and encourage councilmembers and~other city
employees to participate as well.
It is not necessary to tell you what an extraordinary year this has
already turned out to be for cities. The potential for major and
disruptive changes'in state and federal policies affecting cities;
the uneven recovery from economic recession; the impact of the
troubled farm economy on cities; the efforts of the League to seek
legislative support for distribution of the Local Government Aid
according to a formula and policy adopted by member cities; the
advance of computer technology in the marketplace and at city hall.
All these changes and those yet to come leave cities with a sense of
anxious anticipation and alert to discover the ways in which to
maintain and improve the quality of services and the lives of
residents.
Sessions scheduled for the 1985'LMC Annual Conference provide that
discussion and the opportunity to explore those tools we'll need to
get the job done! Take a look at just some of the topics to be
covered:
The Future of Local Government Finance
How to be an Effective Councilmember
Developing the Future of Your City
Solid Waste Techology Alternatives
Strategies for Reducing Hazardous Waste
Emergency Management Strategies
Risk Management Issues and Answers
Our conference Keynote Speaker is James Wetherbe, Director of the
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Management Information Systems Research Center at the University of
Minnesota. Professor Wetherbe will offer both an entertaining and
insightful look at the mysteries and marvels of information
management.
In a departure from earlier keynotes by co~L~entators and
experts on public administration, we're looking to this year's
keynoter to provide a look at our future. Jim Wetherbe is
aware and keenly interested in the importance of computer
technology for cities. As a member of the Governor's Committee on
Information Policies, he's had r~cent experience'with the concerns
and constraints of the issues tha~ go hand-in-hand with the
computerization of information.
Charlene Shea, nationally renowned expert on motivational techniques,
is going to give us all some needed tips on how to build self-
confidence and positive self-awareness. Her program leads off the
conference on Tuesday evening, June 11, as the Conference Kick-Off.
Showing us what we can do to become more aware of ourselves and our
attitudes can give us those tools for the future, too.
~ttached please find the listing of some truly marvelous opportunities
for delegates, ispouses, and families to enjoy themselves while in the
City of St. Paul. As the host, St. Paul is offering an exciting and
enthralling combination of activities, including a sail down the
Mississippi River, combined with a buffet l~ch; City Night at the
Ordway(!); a double-decker bus ride to the transformed elegance of
old railrway storage and'~echanical areas into the excitement of
Bandana Square, aldng with a tour of the area compliments of the
Ramsey County Historical Society. Don't miss these events! Use the
attached'registration form for the Family Events (not. including City
Night) to reserve your place! Deadline for registrations is June 1.
And what could be more enjoyable to look forward to but a finale
in which we get m chance to share a program with George Latimer, a
former President of the League of Minnesota Cities and Immediate Past
President of the National League of Cities. Mayor Latimer will be the
final general session speaker for this year's conference, at
11:30 a.m., Friday, June 14. As mayor of this year's host city and
the President of the Minnesota Association of Mayors, George Latimer
will be sure to provide that needed perspective of past leadership and
experience to an analysis of what challenges lie ahead for Minnesota
cities.
Be sure to join us in St. Paul this June! It promises to be one of
the most enjoyable and important events of the year!
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4:00 p.m.
Evening
City Exchange
* Small groups convene on a wide variety of more specialized topics
* An opportunity to meet informally with colleagues to share ideas and
information and help others learn from your city's experiences
Open
City Night
Thursday, June 13
9:00 a.m. Concurrent Workshops
.(Choose one)
How to be an Effective Council Member--Session I
* Maximizing individual effectiveness
* How to research/present policy issues
* How to be responsive to your public(s)
Local Government Aid
* Delineation of the new formula
* Implications for cities
10i15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
5 p.m.
Employee Risht to Know
* Ongoing management issues
* Liabilities
* Status of community right to know
Solid Waste Technology and Design
* Public sector issues--metro and non-metro
* Environmental issues'
* One city's experience
Break
Concurrent Workshops
(Choose one)
How to be an Effective Council Member--Session II
* Enhancing group effectiveness
* Establishing good communications--up, down, and sideways
* Council-staff relationships (including appropriate roles and
responsibilities)
Follow-up--the Latimer Commission
* Major findings of the commission
* Conclusions and recommendations
* Results
Legislative Update--Industrial and Mortgage Revenue Bonds
* Survivability of IRBs
* Alternatives for Cities
* Allocation of mortgage revenue bonds
Recyclin~--Settin~ Up a Program for Your City
* Program design--various recycling methods
* Role of the community/role of the city
* Financing options
Break
Mayors Association Lunch
Break
Concurrent Workshops
(Choose one)
Page 3
3:45 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m..
6:30 p.m.
The City Manager Form of Government
* The job description--what an administrator or manager does
* Pros and cons of the council-manager form of government
* The shared administration option
* How to change your form of government
Property Ta~.ReforM
* What happened during this legislative session
* How will the actions affect cities?
Workers Compensation
* A brief look at the past, present, and future of workers compensation
* How to reduce costs
* Options when employees are injured
The City's Role in Hazardous Waste Reduction
* The city itself as hazardous waste producer
* Strategies to reduce household hazardous waste
* Protecting the public sewer system
* Working with the private sector
* Limiting liability through risk management
Break
League Annual'Meeting
Break
Reception and Banquet
Friday, June 14
9:00 a.m. Concurrent Workshops
11:30 a.m.
(Choose one)
Downtown Revitalization and Promotion
* Developing a workable.plan
*' Financing options--public and private
_'* Marketing how to's
' .~i 'Case studies
,~/"Hiability--Survival Tips for City Officials
* How to avoid being sued; risk management and loss prevention
.;.'-.*.. Words to the wise in the areas of employee relations, civil rights,
~i-.~-'. planning and zoning
* What to do if you are sued
Stormwater Policy Plannin~
* What you need to know to make technical decisions
* Financing approaches ·
* Interjurisdictional issues
* Potential liabilities
Strategic P lannin~.
* What it is; why it's important
* Case studies--representing various appro~aches
* How to determine the best approach for your city
* Pitfalls
Finale Brunch .'
George Latimer, Mayor, St. Paul, NLC "Immediate Past President
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Special conference events for families
Wednesday, June 12,
I 00 a.m.-l:30 p.m.
Mississippi River trip and lunch
The Jonathan Padelford will ensure an exciting trip down the Mississippi River for
adults and children. The voyage will begin in downtown St. Paul and extend as far as Fort
Shelling and will include a buffet lunch.
Cost: $10.00 per person
Wednes~gy, June 12,
6:30-9:00 p.m.
Host City Night at 'the Ordway
What better setting for the Host City Night than the new Ordway Music Theatre. Enjoy
a cocktail reception while strolling thr6ugh the Ordway. An entertainment program will
allow you to witness first hand the thrill of the Ordway Main Theatre.
T~.ursday, June 13,
12:00-3:00 p.m.
Bandana Square lunch and tour
A doubledecker bus will provide an exciting mode of transportation to Bandana Square
in Energy Park. The day will begin with an enjoyable lunch followed by a tour of Bandana
Square provided by the Ramsey County Historical Society, including the opportunity to see
the new Children's Museum. .
Cost: $10.00 per person
Thursday, June 13,
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Enhancing your self image (for spouses)
Very Important Personal Development for-Very Important People
New this year, this workshop offers a chance for you to spend some quality time away
from the hustle and bustle'of daily life and public arenas to concentrate on you. Focusing
on the reality that we all want to feel lovable in our relationships and capable in our
work, this workshop looks at how being the spouse of a city official can create special
challenges. What can we do when feelings of inadequacy surface or we feel we don't measure
up to the task at hand? This workshop will discuss some of the relevant theories involved
with building self esteem, provide opportunities for participants to identify key issues
and share common concerns, and explore practical responses.
Workshop leader: Barbara Arney, Director of Organizational Services with the
Government Training Service, has over 15 years of experience in leading personal
development seminars for a variety of groups, including women's organizations, public and
non-profit agencies, and private firms.
Cost: $15.00 per person. (A minimum of 20 people required to hold the program.)
Family ~ve~g'~eglstration fo~
Reservation for River Trip and Lunch, Wednesday, June 12
Reservation for Bandana. Square Tour and Lunch, Thursday, June 13
Reservation for spouse workshop, Thursday, June 13
@ $10.00
@ $10.00
@ $15.00
Make checks payable to City of Saint Paul
Name
Address
City State Zip Phone
Total Amount Enclosed $
Return by June 1 to League of Minnesota Cities, Attention: Family Program, 183 University
Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN 55101
1985 LMC Annual Conference Registration Form
General Delegate Registration June 11-14, 1985
Advance registration (before June 1) ............................ $110.00
Registration at Conference ................................... $125.00 number total
Registration fee includes badge, admission to all general sessions/workshops, and tickets for meal functions on the general program: Wed.
and Thurs. coffee, Wed. lunch, Thurs. banquet, and Fri. brunch. This registration DOES .NOT INCLUDE THE MAYORS/MINI
CONFERENCE LUNCHEON. If you wish to purchase a ticket for this luncheon, you may do so in the EXTRA CONFERENCE MEAL
TICKETS section below. If you are phnning on having your spouse attend, that registration is complimentary but, you must purchas, e
meal tickets for your spouse. You may do so in the EXTRA CONFERENCE MEAL TICKETS section below. If you pre-register you 11
receive a postcard acknowledgement to be presented at the advance registration desk to facilitate speedy registration.
City
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Delegate Title Spouse
Mini-Conference Registration Thursday, June 13
Advance registration (before June 1) ............................. $50.00
Registration at Conference ............... . ...................... 60.00 number total
Mini-Conference registration fee includes badge, registration, coffee, and luncheon. If you pre-register, you will receive a postcard
acknowledgement to be presented at the prepaid registration desk to facilitate speedy registration. Mini-Conference delegates who
plan to attend the Thursday banquet should purchase tickets below.
Registered delegates to the General Conference are welcome to attend Mini-Conference sessions and do not need to purchase special
registrations.
Cit~
Delegate Title Spouse
Extra Conference Meal Tickets
Order extra meal tickets below. Be sure to indicate the name of the person(s) for whom you order the tickets, or the name of the delegate
who should receive the extra tickets. Spouses' complimentar~ registration does not include meal tickets. Order below. Mini-Conference
registration does not include any meals except the Thursday luncheon.
Luncheon Wednesday ................................................................. $7.75
Number Total
for whom
Mayors' Luncheon/Mini-Conference Luncheon Thursday ................................... $1 !.75
for whom
Banquet Thursday .......... ~ ....................................................... $18.50
for whom
Branch Friday ...................................................................... $ 8.50
for whom
Total Advance Registration ........................ $
Send registration and payraent to Gayle Brodt, League of Minnesota Cities, 183 University Ave. East, St. Paul, MN 55101
Make checks payable to: League of Minnesota Cities
12 Minnesota Cities
1985 LMC Annual Conference Housing
Housing Information
Single Double
$54,00 ~,00
$50.00 $50.00
Radisson St. Paul Hotel, 11 East Kellogg Boulevard .....................................
St. Paul Hotel, 350 Market Street .....................................................
Note: The Radisson St. Paul Hotel on Kellogg Boulevard is the Headquarters Hotel.
Conference Parking
Radisson St. Paul -- 235 spaces -- $5.50/24 hours for overnight guests; $6.50/8-5:00 p.m. for others.
Civic Center Parking Ramp -- 1500 spaces -- $2.50/6-12 hours. The Civic Center Ramp is four blocks west of the Radisson St. Paul.
Early Bird Special
For member city officials only. The Radisson St. Paul will provide one complimentary weekend for two at their hotel, excluding meals, as
an early bird spedal prize. Only delegates sending in their housing registration form by May 1, 1985 will be eligible. The winner must
pay the room tax and all incidental charges.
Important Instructions
Rooms will be reserved'on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you make your reservations, the better the chance you will have of
getting your first choice hotel. The hotels will hold room blocks only until May 24, 1985, after which regular room rates will be in effect on
an as available basis.
A deposit equal to one night's lodging per room must accompany this housing form.
You w~ receive an acknowledgement of your reservation from the assigned hotel.
All changes in reservations or cancellations must be made through the Housing Bureau in writing. Except for guaranteed pay for
late arrival, room deposits will be refunded if reservations are cancelled. No reservations will be accepted by phone.
Housing Reservation
(please print or type)
Name:
City or Organization:
Title:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Arrival Date:
Hotel Preference
First:
Arrival Time: Departure Date:
Special Requirements:
Second:
Names of All Occupants:
Do you wish to guarantee pay for arrival after 6:00 p.m.?
Yes ~ No_
__ Enclosed is a deposit equal to one night's stay lodging
per room.
League of Minnesota Cities Housing Bureau
11 East Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
Attn: Jeanine Hoppe
Credit Card Company
Card Number
Expiration Date
The LMC Housing Bureau is authorized to use
the above card to guarantee my hotel reserva-
tions reserved by me. i understand that one
night's room will be billed through this card if I
fail to show up for my assigned housing on the
confirmed date unless I have cancelled my reser-
vations with the hotel at least 24 hours in
advance.
April 1985
Cardholder signature Date
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PARKING FOR THE
LMC ANNUAL CONFERENCE
CONVENIENT AND TROUBLE-FREE
This insert is provided to gi~e you the information and directions you
will need to conveniently park your car during the LMC Annual Confer-
ence. The map on the reverse side is made available by the City of St. Paul
and demonstrates the ease and convenience with which conference dele-
gates and guests can use parking facilities at the St. Paul Civic Center
Garage, four blocks west of the Radisson St. Paul on Kellogg Boulevard.
For those staying at the Radisson St. Paul Hotel, at the time you register,
ask for a parking pass that will permit you to leave and return to the garage
without paying additional parking fees.
See the reverse side for information on parking costs, bus transportation,
and location of hotel and parking facilities.
To facilitate your arrival it is suggested'that persons staying.at the
Radisson St. Paul drive directly to the hotel entrance on Kellogg Boulevard
(between Cedar and Wabasha Streets) to unload luggage and register. Then
you may drive to the St. Paul Civic Center Garage, park your car, and if
you wish, return via shuttle bus (or MTC for 10 cents) to the hotel. Re-
member to request your parking pass when registering at the Radisson St.
Paul.
Parking is also available at the Victory Ramp, located one block north of
the Radisson on Wabasha Street.
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TO: Mayors, managers, clerks
FROM: Ralph Pribble, assistant editor
RE: Promoting your city in the League magazine
The June issue of Minnesota Cities magazine is mailed just prior to the League's
annual conference, held this year in St. Paul. It usually carries a four-color
cover, and is the best~looking and most widely-read issue of the year.
Last year a number of cities took advantage of our~offer to advertise in the June
issue. These ads are an excellent chance to show support for the League and the
delegates at the June 11 conference, and to "show off" your city to other League
members. They're also good publicity, as many government and busineqs leaders
read the magazine.
We offer these ads at a discounted rate for member cities. The order form below
shows rates and sizes, and the samples on the back of this sheet may suggest an
idea for an ad of your own.
If you'd like to advertise your city but aren't sure where to begin, we'd like
to make a suggestion:. Ads work best when they'.re "short and sweet.!' PhotOgraphs
or drawings of historic or geographic landmarks work well; so do city logos,
centennial seals, or other distinctive emblems.
We encourage cities to send in'camera-ready, typeset ads, but we will arrange'for
typesetting and graphics if necessary (usually less than $50). Or, check with your
local newspaper; most can do such work for reasonable cost.
Ads must be in by May lOth to be included in the june issue. Use the form below
to order,'and~'if you need help with ideas or mechanics, please call.
ORDER:
Full page $250
1/2 page $135
1/4 page $ 90
1/8 page $ 65
City ad, June issue, Minnesota-Cities ~
7" wide x 10" high
7" wide x 5" high
3½" wide x 5" high
2¼" wide x 3¼" high
Materials enclosed?
City of
Ad si ze
Ads must be in no later than May lOth.
Payment enclosed__Bill later__
Authorized by
Those needing typesetting or pasteup
should be in sooner.
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PRIOR LAKE
A City With A Future.
Come Grow with Us
in One of Minnesota's
Finest Recreational
Communities.
'CITY OF
VICTORIA
City of Lakes and Parks
"... where urban rush
meets rural serenity."
7951 Rose
Victoria, Minnesota 55386
After the Conference .....
A
Celebration
Come Back Together in
Rochester.
Join Us for Rochesterfest '84
June 18-24
Rochester, Minnesota
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LAKE MINNETONKA
402 EAST LAKE STREET
BOARD MEMBERS
Robert Tipton Brown, Chairman
Greenwood
Robert P. Rascop, Vice Chairman
Shorewood
JoEIlen Hurt, Secretary
Orono
Edward G. Bauman, Treasurer
Tonka Bay
Donald E. Boynton
Minnetonka Beach
Jon Elam
Mound
Frank de Monchaux
ainnet rista
Richard J. Garwood
Deephaven
Audrey Gisvold
Wayzata
Eon Kraamer
Spring Park
Robert K. Pillsbury
Minnetonka
Robert E. Slocum
Woodland
Richard J, Sodarberg
Victoria
Carl H. Weisser
Excelsior
April 26, 1985
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
WAYZATA, MINNESOTA 55391 TELEPHONE 612/473-7033
FRANK MIXA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Steve Garlock
Fleet #8 Boardsailing Club
4385 Enchanted 'point
Mound, MI~ 55364
Dear Mr. Carlock:
The LMCD Board of Directors at its regular meeting
April 24 approved your Special Event Permit application
for a sailboard crossing on May 18 with the following
stipulations:
A minimum of 15 chase boats be provided for the
races, and 3 pontoon.boats to take the boards and
racers thru the Narrows.
2. Marker buoys be placed and removed the same day.
3. Race course must not interfere with recognized
fishing areas.
4. This event must be terminated one-half hour before
sunset.
This event must be coordinated with existing boat
race schedules (you may wish to contact Dr. Gerald
Wintheiser at 546-4101 [office], or 476-1521 [home]
for the Lower Lake, and Commodore Pat Kabris [474-1101
or 474-9898] for the Upper Lake schedule).
6. All temporary advertising signs must be removed
within 24 hours after the event.
7. In the future this event will mot be scheduled
on the weekend of the fishing opener.
The Sheriff's Water Patrol must be present to assist
at the Narrows - be sure to be in communication
with the Patrol.
9. The Sheriff's Water Patrol may cancel the corssing
at any time for public safety reasons.
LAKE MINhlETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Steve Garlock (Fleet 8)
April 26, 1985
Page 2
10. Permit is subject to the Cities of Mound and Ex-
celsior, if necessary, and to the Sheriff's Water
Patrol.
Your cooperation in helping to promote safety on the
Lake is appreciated.
Sincerely,
LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Executive Director
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enc: application
c/enc: Sheriff's Water Patrol
City of Mound~.-'~
City of Excelsior
LMCD Inspector
c: Carl Weisser
Dr. Gerald Wintheiser
Commodore Pat Kabris
Robert Pillsbury
APR 4. 1985
LM.C-~-
Lake Minnetonka Conservation District
LMCD Fee Y/ m"~
Because this form is !
to be copied, please
use black ink or type.!
APPLICATION:
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT
(Name of applicant)
(Address)
c/o 6 RLoc.<
(Responsible party, if different from applicant)
5-
(Phone number)
(Phone number)
If no answer, call
(Address)
2. Area of use: Will area of special event involve use of area outside of applicant's
dock use or mooring area (attach map if needed)? ,k/~
3. Describe affect on Lake water quality ~OF']~,
4. Will event require.speed in excess of LMCD Code or suspension of Rules of the
Road? HO If so, describe
5. Will temporary buoys be necessary? NLQ If so, locate (attach map if necessary):
6. Could this event be conducted on shore or other waters?
7. Will event create a safety or navigational hazard? ~'~
If so, explain:
8. Will event require Water Patrol or other enforcement supervision? ~9~
9. Will event create additional noise on the Lake? }~O If so, describe:
10. Will event restric~ general public use? ~qO If so, describe:
11.
12.
Is event open to the public?
Will time or place of event affect boating density or intensity of Lake Use?
If so, describe and locate areas of potential conflict
11'9C'
Special Event Permit Application
Page 2
(Name)
13.
14.
15.
16.
Do you have approvals from the following:
Other law-enforcement agencies( )Yes (
Other permits
Water Patrol( )Yes
)No; Municipality( )Yes ( )No;)
Public liability insurance: Amounts I,~c)~0O0 Compan¥~
Schedule of event(s) - attach additional sheets if necessary:
a) Date, time & location of event(s) /~
b) Type(s) of watercraft %~Lil boct~Ct
c) Number(s) of watercraft for each type
d) Ail watercraft have current Minnesota registrations: ~Yes ( )No; if not
explain
e) Supervision provided and how identified
Fees:
Multiple event ($100) ........................................
Or, if submitted within 60 days of the event:
Single event ($100) ..........................................
Multiple event ($200) ........................................
Ail applications: fee deposit ...........................
Single event ($50) .......................................... $ ~)/OO
Total fee attached
100.00
I certify that the information provided herein and the attachments hereto are true
and correct statements, and I understand that any permit granted may be revoked by
the District for violation of the LMCD Code. I agree to reimburse the District for
any advertising-sign removal, legal, surveying, engineering, inspection, maintenance
or other expenses incurred by the District in excess of the amount of deposit. I
consent to permitting officers and agents of the District to enter the premises in-
volved at all reasonable' times to investigate and to determine whether the Code of
the District is being complied with. 'Z~ /'~ /f? ~/'""
Authorized signature. . ~__~./(_ f~__.__
Please return this application and attachments to:
12184
Lake Minnetonka Conservation District
402 E. Lake Street
Wayzata, Minnesota 55391
Phone: (612) 473-7033
d
402 EAST LAKE STREET
BOARD MEMBERS
Robert Tipton Brown, Chairman
Greenwood
Robert R Rascop. Vice Chairmen
Shorewoocl
JoEIlen Hurr, Secretary
Orono
Edward G. Bauman, Treesurer
Tonka Bay
Oonald E. Boynton
Minnetonka Beach
Jon Elam
Mound
Frank de Monchaux
Minnetrista
Richard J. Gar~vood
Deephaven
Audrey Gisvold
Wayzata
Eon Kraemer
Spring Park
Robert K. Pillsbury
ainnetonka
Robert E. Slocum
Woodland
Richard J. Soderberg
Victoria
Carl H. Weisser
ExceLsior
MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT
WAYZATA, MINNESOTA 55391 TELEPHONE 6121473-7033
FRANK MIXA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
April 26, 1985
Carl E. Hosler
1724 West County Road F
St. Paul, MN 55112
Dear Mr. Hosler:
The LMCD Board of Directors at its meeting April 24, 1985 approved
the fishing contests for the Minnesota Pro-Am Bass ToUrnaments
as applied for, with the following stipulations:
1. Compliance with the District's speed limits (40/day, 20/night).
2. The District's noise limits must be complied with (84 dbA
at 50'
, or 82 dbA on boats or motors built after 1-1-82)
3. Ail temporary signs for the event must be removed within
24 hours after the event.
4. Boat registration numbers must be affixed to all boats,
according to statute.
5. Permit is subject to the City of Mound (at weigh-in) for
cleanup, parking, etc.
6. The event is under the jurisdicition of the Sheriff's Water
Patrol.
Your cooperation in helping to promote safety on the Lake is
appreciated.
Sincerely,
LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Executive Director
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c/enc: Sheriff's Water P~-rol
City of Mound~''~
LMCD Inspector
c: LMCD Lake Use Chairman
/ PR 8 1985
Lake Minnetonka Conservation District
LMCD Fee ~ ~22~ ~.~
Because this form is !
to be copied, please !
use black ink or type. l
APPLICATION:
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT
(Name of applicant; '
(Address)
(Phone numbe:~)
(Responsible party, if different from applicant)
(Phone number)
If no answer, call
(Address)
1. Describe'event
L.M.C.D. Area(s)
Number (s')
2. Area of use: Will area of special event involve use of area outside of applicant's
dock use or mooring area (attach map if needed)?
3. Describe affect on Lake water quality
Will event require, speed in excess of LMCD Code or suspension of Rules of the
Road? ~.~ If so, describe
/'
5. Will temporary buoys.be necessary? ~.~2 If so, locate (attach map if necessary):
6. Could this event be conducted on shore or other waters? ,-7~.~
7. Will event create a safety or navigational hazard? /~-2~.~: If so, explain:
8. Will event require water Patrol or other enforcement supervision?
9. Will event create additional noise on the Lake? ~'~3 If so, describe:
10. Will event restrictgeneral public use? ~t'~..~,~. If so, describe:
11. Is event open to the public?
12. Will time or place of event affect boating density or intensity of Lake Use?
If so, describe and locate areas of potential conflict
Special Event Permit Application
Page 2
(Name)
13.
14.
15.
Do you have approvals from the following: Water Patr61(~/Yes ( )No;
Other law-enforcement agencies( )Yes (~-~.No; MuBicipality( )Yes (~No;
Public liability insurance: Amounts
Company
Schedule of event(s) - attach additional sheets if necessary:
a) Date, time & location of event(s) . ~'~'¢F ~"~
. '
c) Number(s) of watercraft for each ~y~e J ~~e,~
d) Ail watercraft have current Minnesota registrations: (~Yes ( ' )No; if not
explain
e) Supervision provided and how identified ~ _, ~ ~
16.
Fees: Single event ($50) .......................................... $
Multiple event ($100) ........................................
Or, if submitted within 60 days of the event:
Single event ($100) ..........................................
Multiple event ($200) ........................................
Ail applications: fee deposit ...........................
Total fee attached
i u. w
100.00
I certify that the information provided herein and the attachments hereto are true
and correct statements, and I understand that any permit granted may be revoked by
the District for violation of the LMCD Code. I agree to reimburse the District for
any advertising-sign removal, legal, surveying, engineering., inspection, maintenance
or other expenses incurred by the District in excess of the amount of deposit. I
consent to permitting officers and agents of the District to enter the premises in-
volved at all reasonable'times to investigate and to determine whether the Code of
the District is being complied with.
Authorized signature
Title
Please return this application and attachments to:
Lake Minnetonka Conservation District
402 E. Lake Street
Wayzata, Minnesota 55391
12/84
Phone: (612) 473-7033
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[] STEP 1. Old roadway surface is broomed clear of gravel. [] STEP 2. Hot oil seals cracks in the bituminous surface.
Sealcoating and Surface Treatment
For Pothole Prevention
EDWARD BELLOCK, P.E., R.S.
Cambria County
Maintenance Manager,
Pennsylvania DOT
N 1979, over 10,000 tons of asphalt
and 54,178 manhours of labor
,ere used for Cambria County's
manual pothole patching program.
This expenditure of materials and
time did not come close to satisfying
the patching needs of all county
roadways. So I prepared a six-year
plan for roadway maintenance, which
included a five-year cycle for seal-
coats or surface treatments for all
county roadways to reduce potholes
and the large amounts of labor and
materials needed to repair them.
With the funding available, the
five-year cycle proved feasible. Typi-
cally, sealcoats require 0.003?
manhours/sq yd to complete; patch-
ing takes 1.64 manhours/sq yd to
complete, based on a 3-in. deep hole.
It was estimated that by sealcoating
the roadway surface, 90 to 100 percent
of the potholes would be eliminated
for one to three years after treatment.
After four years of sealcoating, it ap-
pears that all expectations have been
met or exceeded. Without a doubt,
periodic sealcoats or surface treat-
ments are the most cost-effective
treatment that can be done to a road-
~[By nature, bituminous mate-
their
~l~Fials oxidize and deteriorate over
time. This oxidation process creates
cracks that allow water and air to
penetrate into the roadway surface
and.base. The water soaks the soil
and asphalt, causing an unstable
base. With freezing and thawing oc-
curring, this water in and under the
roadway will rapidly deteriorate the
surface and form potholes and spalls.
These cracks also allow air to enter
the pavement material, permitting a
much larger surface area to be ex-
posed, greatly increasing the oxida-
tion process. Logically, the thing to do
is to seal these cracks and prevent the
subsequent problems. Sealcoating or
surface treatment is such a process.
By definition, sealcoat is the single
application of oil (liquid asphalt) and
aggregate followed by rolling. Sur-
face treatment is a sealcoat followed
by a second application of oil, fine
aggregate, and rolling. A sealeoat or
surface treatment is not a pavement in
itself. It provides only a waterproof
cover over a base and with the aggre-
gate furnishes a non-slip surface for
traffic. It was never intended to and
cannot increase the strength of an in-
adequate base. Unfortunately, many
roadways were surface treated
whether or not an adequate founda-
tion existed. This has created many
miles of highways with insufficient
base, which are a source of constant
trouble, complaints, and expense.
Liquid Asphalt and Aggregate
The liquid asphalt material applied
is suspended either with water (emul-
sions) or cutbacks (naphtha, kero-
sene). In most areas, emulsions have
gained a wide acceptance owing to
lower cost and fewer pollutants.
The suspension of the asphalt low-
ers the viscosity of the material, allow-
ing it to be applied at a lower tempera-
ture. This suspension (lowered
viscosity) also allows the asphalt
greater penetration into ihe pave-
ment. The suspension material
evaporates, allowing the asphalt to
set. This evaporation accounts for
about a 30 percent volume reduction
of the oil.
Aggregates have a positive or nega-
tive surface charge (although at times
they can be neutral) that affect what
oils can be used. Positively charged
stone requires a negatively charged
(anionic) grade of asphalt. Alter-
nately, negatively charged stone re-
quires a positive -- cationic -- grade
of asphalt. It is important that the
stones' charge be checked to insure
that the proper oil is used. Re-
member, two like charges will repel
and a disaster will occur.
The aggregate may consist of rock,
slag, gravel, or sand. All material
should be clean and hard and as angu-
lar as possible. At the least, dirty
,'~ggregate will require more oil for
bonding. At the worst, dirty aggre-
gate will not allow any bonding of the
asphalt and stone, allowing "whip
off" of alt aggregate. A better bond
can be achieved with emulsions by
using slightly dampened stone. The
opposite is true of cutback.
With multiple coat treatments, the
second treatment is usually done ~dth
a finer aggregate. This allows the
s~naller chips to fill the voids between
the larger chips used in the first coat.
PUBLIC WORKS for April, 1985
· STEP 3. Thin layer of stone chips Is placed on the oil. · STEP 4. Rubber tired rollers seat chips Into the hot oil.
The average ihickness of stone
should be one-chip in depth with
about seven percent extra allowed for
a safety factor. Any excess stone will
only be whipped off. This is a waste of
money and stone. Excess stone, until
whipped off, will also tend to push
against and dislodge stone already
bound.
Limitations
Because evaporation of suspended
material is needed before the stone
and oil sets, favorable weather condi-
tions are important. Ideally, to speed
up the evaporation process outdoor
temperatures should be above 50°F,
with low humidity' and a breeze. The
pavement temperature must be high
during application. Another factor is
the existing surface to be treated.
Patching, base repairs, skin patching,
and edge patching must be done be-
fore a sealcoat or surface treatment.
The surface itself must be clean and
dry for the oil to adhere properly.
High speed traffic or high volumes of
traffic tend to dislodge the aggregate
before the asphalt has set.
Expected production should be
2,500 gallons/hour, 15,000 gpd (8-hour
day) with the following size crew: one
foreman, six equipment operators,
three workers, three men for traffic
control, and an appropriate number
of truck operators, depending upon
the trucks needed. Equipment should
include two distributors, one chip
spreader, one tow broom, two rubber
tire rollers, one front end loader, and
an appropriate number of trucks, de-
pending upon the haul distance.
Sealcoats and surface treatments
are a science and an art. A perfectly
planned job will fail unless it is prop-
erly executed. The following tech-
niques learned through experience
can help insure the job will succeed.
1. The roadway must be swept (pre-
ferably in the rain) of all litter, debris,
leaves, dried mud, etc. before treat-
ment.
PUBLIC WORKS for April, 1985
2. The distributor first places the
asphalt material at a predetermined
application rate. The fan of the dis-
tributor spray from each nozzle must
be uniform. The spray bar must be
maintained at the proper height
12~z"+-) above the road to provide uni-
form overlap. The distributor road
speed must be uniform. Spray nozzles
must be inspected frequently to in-
sure they are not clogged. Application
temperature for emulsions should
range between 140°F to 175°F.
3. The chip spreader follows the dis-
tributor immediately (within 30 sec-
onds) and applies a layer of aggregate
at a specified rate. The oil will start to
"set up" almost immediately; there-
fore it is important that the chip
spreader quickly follow the dis-
tributor.
4. Rubber tire rollers must follow
the chipper (within 15 seconds) to set
the aggregate into the bituminous ma-
terial. The rubber tires are superior
on uneven surfaces. The rollers force
the aggregate ftrrnly into the asphalt
binder without crushing. Steel wheel
rollers will bridge over small depres-
sions, fail to press the aggregate in
these places, and may crush the softer
stones.
5. It is extremely important that
traffic speed and volume be con-
trolled for Up to four hours to prevent
loss of aggregate. The oil must be al-
lowed to set up and bond to the stone.
At times, a pilot vehicle may have to
be used to control the traffic.
6. There are many charts available
from local asphalt suppliers, which
should be used to work out asphalt
application rates and amount of
aggregate.
7. The distributors and chip
spreaders should be calibrated to in-
sure the proper application of mate-
8. It is important on the rubber tire
rollers that all tires are smooth-
treaded, are the same size, and have
the same number of plys. Manufac-
turer's data are needed to insure 40 to
50 psi surface contact pressure.
9. Fresh Oil, Loose Gravel, and
Road To Be Oiled signs should be
placed on the roadway before and
after treatment as a courtesy to
motorists.
Summary
The most important design items to
remember to ins0.re good quality of
work are:
· Use the right oil in the proper
amounts.
· Use clean aggregate applied at
the proper rate.
· Caiibrate both distrilSutors and
chipper to insure proper application
rates.
The above can be done before the
treatment. It is imperative that you
see your local asphalt supplier for de-
sign data and assistance.
The most important "art" to a
proper treatment is to:
· Keep the distributor, chipper,'
and rubber tire rollers close together.
· Use rubber tire rollers to set the
stone properly and to avoid bridging
action.
· Give an experienced field fore-
man some flexibility to adjust oil or
aggregate rates as conditions require.
· Control traffic after surface
treatment for at least three hours.
With periodic sealcoats or surface
treatments, potholes can largely be
prevented. If roadways have or are
deteriorated to the point that there
,are potholes, sealcoats and surface
treatment can get you out of the
pothole patching routine.
The treatment can be used on
roadways with low and high traffic
volumes, the difference being the
stone type used to control skid resist-
ance and ways of controlling traffic
until the oil sets. It has been used on
both rural and city streets with excel-
lent results. Best of all, it is an eeo-
nomical and cost-effective treat-
ment. FLU][2
59
bonds in peril
by- Frank Sha~-roth
This month the Internal Revenue Ser-
vice released' a statement which will
jeopardize the authority of cities to issue.
municipal ~ax exempt'bonds after May 1
if the bonds are backed by letters of credit
from federallY insured banks.
In its statement, ~e IRS announced
that any bonds "guaranteed by letters of
credit issued by banks whose deposits
are insured by the Federal Deposit Insur-
ance Corp. (FDIC) will not be t~eated as
federally guaranteed obligations solely
because of the letters of credit~' as long as
the bonds are issued on or before May 1,
1985. This means that .any bonds backed
by a letter of credi~ from an FDIC insured
bank aftei' May 1 would lose their exempt
tax status.
The threat to the tax exempt .status of
these municipal bonds springs from the
tax bill enacted by Congress last year and
a decision last year by a federal appeals
court. Last year's Deficit Reduction Act
included a provision prohibiting federal
guarantees of tax exempt debt. This pro;
vision was in~ended to deny the tax ex-
emption in cases where the financial risk
had been transferred from the issuing
jurisdiction or the beneficiary to the fed-
eral government.
Late last year, a federal appeals court
in the so-called Philadelphia Gear case·
ruled that a bank letter of credit secured
by a promissory note constitutes a feder-
ally insured deposit and could be. viewed
as .a federal'guarantee,_
While the Philadelphia Gear decision
'had created some uncertainties in the
mfnicipal' market, the IRS anfiounce-
ment came as an unexpected.surprise.
Municipal analysts had anticipated that
an FDIC proposal submitted to the Con-
gress last month would resolve the letter
of credit issue. Under the FDIC proposal,
the law would be clarified to-state that
'letters of credit are not bank deposits'
protected by federal insurance and are
not, therefore, federally guaranteed.
The Congress has not yet acted upon
the FDIC'proposal.
What the IRS announcement means
for dties is that after May 1, they will
onl'y be able to issue tax exempt bonds
backed by a letter of credit if that letter of
credit is issued by a non-FDIC insured
bank--or until such time as Congress h.as
acted upon the' FDIC.proposed clarifica-
tion. Otherwise dries seeking credit en-
hancements will have to seek a waiver of
their federal deposit insurance protection
or munidpal bond insurance.
~$tonkc~ c~rec~ chc~m~er o~ commerGe
5600 Lynwood Boulevard, Mound, MN 55364 · 472-6780
Executive ¥ice-President: Chic Remien
- ~ :.:: .': ._.::-- :.- . ..
Ohc rnL er Wave
~,¥ 1985
OFFICERS
President: Steve Wood
Presid~nt-Elect: Diane Theis
Treasurer: Donna Quigley
· Secretary: Roger Finnes
DIRECTORS:
Past~Pres.: Ted Koe'necl
John Burger
Helen Daum
Pat Meisel
Carol Pitsch
Dan Regan
Dave Simonson
George Stevens
MAY GENERAL/VIEMBERSHIP MEETING
EWE lIRE THE HOSTS!!
f(~r ..the
a,., ANNUAL oO,N, ..H.-.~.BE..,., LQNCHEON
· ' . Guest..SP'eaker
Tony Bouza, Minneapolis' Police Chief
Tues., May 21 -- Lafayette' Club -- $ 7.50 -- 11:30 Soc/al -- 1.2:00 Luncheon
Reservations are a MUST to Chamber office, 4 72-6 780, by Friday, May 17th.
We have sent out invitations to the memberships of the Wayzata, Excelsior, Long Lake and
Wacon/a Chambers to join us for this meeting. Hopefully, it will become an o. ngoing an.
nual event! If you know any business people in these areas, please.take the time to exten'~
a personal invitation to them! This event is definitely open to the public -- but RESERV^
TIONS ARE A MUST!! We' will need table hosts -- please call the office to volunteer!
PreSident's Letter:
One c~f the largest chamber lunch crowds in my
memory attended Donnie's Restaurant on April
17th to hear about Canterbury Downs. Jerry
Longpre was so excited he has applied for.an off-
track bett[r,g l~cense: He's planning t~ cut a pari-
mutual window in the side panel of his truck and
have the first mobile betting unit in the country.
Thank you, Don and Nancy Shipman and 'crew,
for a great lunch buffet!
Speaking of snow and ice, Ted Koenecke, 1984
· 'Chamber President, will be chairing the lake-wide
. Chili Open next February 7th. The Westonka
Chamber will be hosting a Broomball Tourna-
ment ($.500 first prize), hot air balloon race, bowl-
ing on ice, "dog" sled races, homerun derby, and
anything else we can think of. St. Paul Winter
Carnival, eat your mittens!
Rumor dispelled! The Minneso(a Archeologicai
Society determined that the suspected Indian
Mound at 323.5 Casco Circle was actually a heavi-
ly scorched roast beef that the owners had hastily
covered with earth in their back yard after it had
started 6n fire in their Weber grill.
I~,~. ~ Ste,,e Wood, President
It's Spring Potting Time -
Audrey Schultz (the Pot Lady) has once again
recruited the Larkspur Garden Club to help with
our Spring Chamber Pot Planting. Other volun-
teers are needed! Please call Audrey at Merrill-
Lynch (476-0400). Planting will start on Saturday,.
May 25! Colors will be red and white. Cost is
$7.00 for members, $9.00 for non-members.
Please call your orders in to the Chamber office
(472-6780) by May 15 and make this task easier
for everyone!
Welcome, New Member:
WILLIAM A. BULL AND SON
Attention, Retailers!
Please note the Retail Council Meetings this
month. These are important planning sessions
for summer promotions like Crazy Daze. Your in-
put is necessary for success ~ please be there!
CALENDAR
May
May
May
May
May
2-Governmental Affairs Council, ?:30 a.m. La[ayette CluB.
7 -Mound Retail_ Coun~cil, 7:30 a.m. Chamber Office.
8- Navarre Retail Council, 8:00 a.m., Navarre Ceramics.
9- Spring Park Retail Council, 3:00 p.m., Pizza on the Lake.
14 -Board of Directors, 7:30 a.m., Twin Birch.
21 -General Membership Meeting - Joint Chambers
Luncheon, Lafayette. Club. Reservations a must
. (472-6780) by Friday; May 17th.
- ,,,.,,~,, , ..~0 a.m, Chamber Office..
June. 4 ,~.,ound o~,,.;~ Council, '~-~
June 11 -Board of Directors, 7:~0 atm., Twin Birch.
June
Aug.
19 -General Membership Meeting. Speaker Gen Olson, at
Gray Freshwater Biological Institute, 11:30 Social, 12:00
Lunch.
5 -Golf Outing (tentative).
CHIC'N SCRATCHES:'
. Patrick McGinnis tells me that it's now The
Pizza Factory and Deli in Mound since they
have added a deli case and special deli sand-
wiches!
~r Rick Anderson of the Laker is planning a fall
wedding. Maybe you met his bride-to.be Monica
at the Ball!
. We'll miss St. B0nifacius/Minnetrista
P.S.D. Chief Tim Thompson. He. has been
named head of security at Canterbury Downs.
Dave Pierson is the acting Chief.
,~ More new names at the Sailor m Welcome:
Audrey Evans, Westonka reporter; Walt
Johnson, Business News; Dave Venables,
Advertising.
5600 Lynwood Blvd. ~ k
westonka area chamber o$ commerce
Bulk, Rate
U.S. Postage
PAID
Mound, MN 55364
Permit 022
City of Mound
t../"'~341 Kenwood Rd.
Moun~, i',~. 55364
Attn: Jon Elam
HENNEPIN
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
A-'1603 Government Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487-0't63
6'12-348-6846
April 23, 1985
Letter to City
Clerks of Hennepin
County Municipalities
Attached is a copy of the "Policy Statement on Hennepin County Funding of
Solid Waste Source-Separation Programs" adopted by the Hennepin Cgunty .
Board on April 16.
Under this policy the County will provide funding of up to 50 percent of
direct cash outlays or $.25 per household, whichever is greater, to
municipalities for recycling programs such as drop-off centers and curbside
recycling. Programs for Composting yard waste and for the separate
collection and composting of yard waste are also eligible.
It is noted there is also a state program administered by the Metropolitan
Council to fund up to $.50 per household for local programs and an
additional Metropolitan Council grant program for recycling projects. If
your community wishes to apply for funding assistance, or if you have any
questions, please call Dave Winter at 348-4491 or Mark S. Banwart at
348-6157.
Sincerely, -
Director
cc: Vern Genzlinger,
Associate County Administrator
HENNEPIN COUNTY
an equal opportunity employer
POLICY sTATEMENT ON HENNEPIN GDUNTY FUNDING
OF SOLID WASTE SfYJRCE-SEPARATION PROGRAMS
April 10, 1985
The County Board will provide financial assistance for source-separation
projects to governmental units in Hennepin County in accordance with the
following guidelines.
._Type_ and Level of County Participation
- It is the policy of the County to make grants to eligible applicants
in amounts which are the greater of:
50% of documented project expenses directly applicable to the
pr oj ect;
OR
for documented project expenses, an amount not to exceed $0.25 per
household(l) per community, per year, for eligible cities and
townships.
Project expenses include, but are not
limited to, expenditures for:
- contract p~yments for collection, transport, or
processing of recyclable materials;
- equipment;
- land and buildings;
- purchase or rental;
- direct salary of employees working part time on.
the project for planning, coordination, publicity,
inspection, collection, transport, and/or processing
of materials;
- direct salary and fringe benefits for employees working
full time (annual basis) on the project for planning,
coordination, publicity, collection, transport, and/or
processing of materials.
- costs of consultant services for planning, coordination,
publicity, inspection, collection, transport, and/or
processing of materials.
- The County shall consider the applicants' direct solid-waste-
management cost-savings and/or revenues from sale of recovered
materials in determining project expenses and need not consider
such cost savings and/or revenues in determining project expenses
for grants based on housing units.
Eligible ~tities
- Cities and township in Hennepin County
(1) According to current available Metropolitan Council estimates.
Policy Statement on Funding
Solid Waste Source-Separation Programs
Page Two
Eligible Source-Separation Activities
- Curbside/Alleyside collection of recyclables;
- Recycling drop-off centers;
- Recycling redemption centers;
- Yard-waste composting and co-composting;
- Separate collection and composting of yard waste;
- Programs for the recovery of c~'~'~'~rcial and
industrial wastes, such as office paper and corrugated paper;
- Programs for the recovery .of special waste categories, such as
trees, tires, etc., are not eligible under this policy, but.
will be considered by the County Board.
Funding Duration
- The County will fund ongoing programs; however, County
participation will be on a year-to-year basis. After six
months of the initial program, applicants may apply for
subsequent one-year fundings and such applications must be
accompanied by a report on program results and costs.
Funding Sources
- Hennepin County's share of the metrop61itan counties landfill
surcharge tax allocated for abatement shall be the first priority
funding source, and 70 percent of these funds shall initially
be available for city programs.
- County ad valorem taxes shall be the second priority funding source.
~Cost Effectiveness
- Applications for initial funding, and subsequent one-year fundings,
must demonstrate that the total program costs per ton of waste processed
through the program are less than other major long-termwaste
management methods set forth in County waste management plans.
_Application Procedure
- Applicants must submit two copies of their application to the fhairman
of the County Board. The application must include information which
adequately describes the project; sets forth the project's operation,
financing, and management plan; and includes estimates of the projects
costs and benefits. County staff shall review all initial applications
and all initial applications shall be subnitted to the County Board for
consideration. If'approved for funding, contracts shall be executed
according to County contract preparation and approval provisions.
I, lo"1
OF CITYOF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 40th Ave. N. E.
(612) 788- 9221
TO: Mayors, Managers/Clerks/Administrators - Sixth Congressional District Communities
Since 1972 when first enacted by Congress Federal Revenue Sharing has been a very
important program for most cities in our country. It has been a program with a minimum
of strings attached that has enabled all of us to better meet needs as determined locally
in our respective communities.
The Federal Government is now proposing to eliminate Federal Revenue Sharing to help
reduce the federal deficit. The League of Minnesota Cities and the National League of
Cities believe that balancing the federal, budget is critical. However, both organizations
believe that federal budget balancing should be done on the basis of all programs being
treated equally with any necessary reduction.
There are reports that congressmen have not heard of the benefit of Federal Revenue Sharing
to communities within their districts. To help insure that this is not the case in our
strict, we have set up a meeting with Congressman Sikorski for Saturday, May llth at
30 P.M. in the Columbia Heights City Hall Council Chambers.
We hope that each community in the Sixth District will take the time'to have repre-
sentatives at this meeting to give Congressman Sikorski a brief run down on the
importance of Federal Revenue Sharing to their respective communities.
Since we have a large number of communities in the Sixth District, it would be most
helpful if presentations could be made in writing wi'th brief oral summary statements.
The written matec, ial might not only include your current uses of Federal Revenue Sharing
fUnds, but also uses made of these funds back to 1972.
Enclosed is a copy of a memo on Revenue Sharing from the League of Minnesota Cities
which you might find to be of help, and a map showing the location of the Columbia
Heights City Hall.
So as to help us properly prepare for this meeting, we would appreciate i.t if you
could call Jo-Anne Student, Columbia Heights Council Secretary at 788-9221 and indicate
those who might be attending this meeting from your oommunlty.
Thanks for your help.
Mayor James Krautkremer
City of Brooklyn Park
Mayor Robert Lewis
City of Coon Rapids
Mayor Bruce Nawrocki
City of Columbia Heights
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Rita M. Petkoff, Councilmernber Arden J. Hovland, Councilmember
Edward M. Carlson, Councilrnember Gary L Peterson, Councilrnember
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
1986 BUDGET WORKSHOP REPORT
The Metropolitan Council 1986 BUdget Workshop ~as held on April 12 and 13,
1985. The workshop was organized into two sections. The first section was
designed for the Council members to identify the priorities for the work
program for 1986 and the second section was designed to set financial
guidelines for the 1986 budget.
I. PROGRAM PRIORITIES
The Council Members went through two exercises to identify priorities for the
1986 program. The objective of these exercises were to establish major subject
areas and identify and provide a general indication of the level of resources
among the various programs as they are defined in the 1985 budget.
A. Establishment of Proqram Priorities.
The Council members were asked to establish program priorities among the
· subject areas developed by staff and supplemented by the Council members.
The Council members added one subject to the list: a study of finance of
public services and the fiscal restraints on local government.. In the
first step in the process, the Council members individually allocated
resources among the major subject areas. The allocation of work units was
shared and aggregated.
After the Council members completed the exercise to aggregate the resource
allocation, the second step was to compare these priorities with the major
work identified in the discussion on major shapers for the 1986 budget.
The objective was to merge the two lists of major subject areas and
establish two categories of high and medium range priority work program
items for 1986.
High Priority Work Items for 1986
1. Solid waste management
2. Metro governance
3. Regional data center
o ~[~ 4. Transit studies
~;~/~Y~-'~" ~ervi~ and finance trends
'--~/ '---- 6. Long-term care.
Middle Priority Work Items for 1986
2.
3.
4.
5.
Economic research
Water supply and protection
Sewage treatment guide chapter amendment
Internal program evaluation
Study of target special populations.
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B. Work ProqLram Priorities.
The Council members were asked to place in one of three categories all of
the work programs included in the 1985 budget based on their judgment of
level of resources required for 1986. The Council members did a joint
exercise to indicate where they would place work programs based on the
following categories: (1) increased emphasis, (2) maintenance of present
level, (3) lowered emphasis. The following is the result:
1. Increased emphasis
Sol id Waste Management
Communications
2. Maintenance of present level
Transportat i on Pol icy Development
Transportation Policy Implementation
Natural Resources (including Sewer Guide Chapter)
Comprehensive .P1 anning Pol icy Development
Comprehensive Planning Policy Implementation
EEO
Finance ,
P 1 ann ing 'Assi stance
Personnel
Informati on Systems
Research
Special Projects
Internal Audit
3. Lowered emphasis
Parks and Open Space
Health Planning
Arts
Metro HRA
Developmental Disablities
Office Facilities (Administrative Services)
Aging ~
Housing Planning .
C. Other Program Issues
During the discussion on the increase or decrease in resources, the Council
members also identified other issues they would like evaluated.
The Metro HRA. Initiate a study to determine whether the Metro HRA
could be organized as an independent agency or transferred to an
exi sting agency.
e
The Council members also discussed the possibility of transferring
other operational grants programs, such as arts and aging, to a new or
an existing agency.
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II. 1986 BUDGET
The Council members were provided with several alternatives for policies to
provide financial guidelines for the 1986 budget. The Council members selected
the following five guidelines for preparation of the 1986 budget.
Tax Levy. The Council members selected the following policy to
guide revenue estimates.
The 1986 tax levy will be. limited to an increase of 4.5% of tax amount
levied in 1985. The levy will be increased from $6,192,500 (1985) to
$6,471,200 (1986). The revenue estimate will range from a $26,000
reserve (no major reductions in federal revenue) to $173,100 deficit
(worst case reductions in federal revenue).
Expenditures. The following policy was selected as a guide for
budget expenditures:
The Council will continued to implement the financial management plan
adopted in July of 1984. The plan requires expenditure cdntrols for
consultants, travel, printing, and a reduction in the staff complement
of two positions in 1985 and two positions in 1986.
Cutback Policy, The Council members selected and generally agreed
upon the following cutback policy:
Federal funding c'uts will be concentrated in the affected programs
unless ther'e are specific program items the Council determines are of
sufficient priority to warrant continued support from local
resources. Expenditure of local funds by the Council for these
program items will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
e
Unanticipated Fundinq. The Council members did not select any of
the policy options suggested in the staff memorandum. There was
general agreement on the following policy:
The Council will review on a case-by-case basis unanticipated
funding sources. Specific approval by the Council will be required
prior to accepting additional funds and program activities not
included in the budget and work program.
Status of Reserves. The Council members agreed to maintain the
present the level of undesignated reserves to ensure sufficient
reserves to meet the cash flow management requirements through 1987.
This guideline would result in budgeting little or no reserves in the
1986 and 1987 budgets.
REPORT/PHADM1
4/23/85
TWIN
LABOR
CITIES
MARKET
INFORMATION
LABOR MARKET CONDITIONS
Developments from Last Month
VOL. 9 NO. 4
APRIL 1985
Developments from a Year Ago
The Twin Cities area unemployment rate
in February continued to indicate a rela-
tively healthy and stable situation in
the local labor market. The changes
in the labor force statistics this
February were generally positive when
compared to average January. to February
changes. The jobless rate slipped 0.2
of a percentage point compared to an
average change of -0.1. The number of
employed residents increased at the
average rate, 0.5 percent? while the num-
r of unemployed fell at a faster than
era§e rate, -3.5 percent compared to
-1.2 percent.
Despite the fact that the overall unemploy-
ment rate has remained at about the same
level for the past nine months, one should
not overlook the continuing shifts and
changes that are going on in the economy,
both locally and nationally. It is once
again the case where an overall average
obscures some of the extremes. The table
of unemployment insurance claimant
characteristics on page 3 is useful for
illustrating this point. Perhaps the most
glaring figure in the table is the 71.1
percent increase from a year ago in the
number of UI claimants who last worked
in durable goods manufacturing firms. In
LABOR FORCE ESTIMATES
(Not Seasonally Adjusted)
AREA CIVILIAN LABOR FORCE TOTAL ~MPLOYMENT UNEMPLOYME)aT UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
FEB.. JAN.. FEB.. FEB.. JAN.. FEB.. FEB.p JAN.. FEB.~ FEBi. JAN.. FEB..
1985v 1985K 1984K 1985v 1985K 1984K 1985 1985~ 1984- 1985~ 1985K 1984K
Minneapolis- 1,264.9 1,261.7 1,22S.7 1,204.0 1,198.5 1,157.2 60.9 63.1 68.4 4.8 5.0 5.6
St. Paul MSA*
County:
Anoka 118,561 118,203 114,482 112,173 111,622 107,721 6,388 6,581 6,761 5.4 5.6 5.9
Carver 22,186 22,035 21,726 . 21,072 20,969 20,236 1,114 1,066 1,490 5.0 4.8 6.9
Chisago 16,079 15,915 15,727 14,736 14,663 14,151 1,343 1,252 1,576 8.4 7.9 10.0
Dakota 118,682 118,592 114,541 112,491 111,938 108,026 6,191 6,654 6,515 5.2 5.6 5.7
Hennepin 549,072 547,392 531,813 526,473 523,887 505,578 22,599 23,505 26,235 4.1 4.3 4.9
Isanti 14,247 14,104 13,736 13,171 13,106 12,648 1,076 998 1,088 7.6 7.1 7.9
Ramsey 268,518 266,112 259,820 256,275 255,015 246,103 12,243 13,O97 13,717 4.6 4.9 5.3
Scott 27,073 26,912 26,155 25,150 25,027 24,152 1,923 1,885 2,003 7.1 7.0 7.7
Washington 68,837 68,706 66,693 65,524 65,202 62,923 3,313 3,504 3,770 4.8 5.1 5.7
Wright 36,423 36,187 35,345 33,381 33,217 32,057 3,042 2,970 3,288 8.4 8.2 9.3
St. Croix, WI 25,234 25,516 25,633 23,550 23,883 23,641 1,684 1,633 1,992 6.7 6.4 7.8
81oomington 47,643 47,544 46,294 45,834 45,609 44,015 1,809 1,935 2,279 3.8 A.1 4.9
Minneapolis 211,677 211,155 205,272 202,776 201,780 194,728 8,901 9,375 10,544 4.2 4.4 5.1
St. Paul 156,337 156,403 151,263 148,551 147,821 142,655 7,786 8,582 8,608 5.0 5.5 5.7
Minnesota* 2,196.0 2,193.6 2,149.1 2,043.2 2,029.0 1,982.5 152.8 164.6 166.6 7.0 7.5 7.8
United States' 113,592 113,475 111,368 104,690 104,344 101,961 8,902 9,131 9,407 7.8 8.0 8.4
R · Revised
contrast, the number of UI claimants who
last worked for service companies has
decreased by 16.2 percent. Nationally,
the jobless rate for all wage and salary
workers has dropped from 7.8 percent in
February 1984 to 7.3 percent this year.
The unemployment rate for manufacturing
industry workers has been rising the past
two months and is now 7.5 percent, just
0.2 of a percentage point below the year
ago level. Most of the increased unem-
ployment has taken place nationally in
the nondurable goods industries. On the
other hand, the unemployment rate for
the finance and service industries ha~
dropped by. 0.6 of a percentage point
in the past year from 6.3 percent to
5.7 percent.
In the past year, therefore, it is
apparent that economic growth has been
sustained in the service producing sector
but has leveled off in the manufacturing
sector. It is important to look 'beyond
the employment and unemployment figures
and consider the impact on income genera-
tion which the shifting source of employ-
ment has. In January, the average gross
weekly earnings of production and non-
supervisory workers in U.S. manufacturing
firms was $377.88. For thes~ workers
in the service industries, the average
was $254.80 or nearly 1/3 less. Similar-
ly, workers in finance, insurance, and
real estate earned an average of $283.50
per week. Consequently, one can see
that although the statistics may show
lower unemployment rates on the average,
there are certain segments of the economy
which have faltered recently after'barely
UNEMPLJ~MENT RATES
recovering from a severe recession. In
addition, those industries in the economy
which continue to expand do not have
average income levels that are close to
the average in manufacturing. Therefore,
income levels for people, even if they
are employed, may not be adequate to
support their family. As has been the
trend for several years, multiple wage
earners in a family or multiple job holding
is often necessary to support a desired
life style.
Future Outlook
In the next several months the unemployment
rate generally declines due to the seasonal
upswing in construction activity. The
outlook for residential construction
locally by a national consultant is for
housing starts, especially multi-family,
to surpass the average level of the past
ten years and to be slightly higher than
a year.ago. Most private economic fore-
casters do not expect any significant in-
crease in the national unemployment rate
over the course of 1985. A consensus
estimate by these forecasters is for the
U S. unemployment rate to be 6.9 percent,
in the fourth quarter of the year, practi-
cally the same as the rate in the fourth
quarter of 1984 when it was 7.0 percent.
As has been mentioned before, the Twin
Cities rate is expected to remain between
4.0 and 4.5 percent this year. However,
this could climb higher due to either
an influx of jobseekers to the area coupled
with slower economic growth or to signifi-
cant layoffs of local firms due to cost
cutting measures.
U N E M P L 0 Y M E N T '"
REGIONAL ECONOMIC INDICATORS
Observant readers o{ this section will
noJGjce a new method of reporting the
· The value of each regional indi-
ca,For for the lastest month is presented
along with the percentage change from
the same month one year earlier. Instead
of publishing month ago and year ago
values, a five year history of each indi-
cator will be graphed on a rotating sche-
dule. In this fashion the current condi-
tion can be viewed with some long range
perspective.
This month's graph of Initial Unemployment
Insurance ClaimantSindicates that after
a two year reduction layoff activity may
be picking up again. In the last few
months we have seen a sharp rise in
new claimants. Employees in durable goods
manufacturing account for most of the
increase. Although one may counter that
more people at work naturally leads to
higher numbers of subsequent layoffs,
the percentage of the labor force composed
of claimants has been slowly rising since
September.
~RACT£R1STIC$ OF 114£ II(SUI~D
~ercent
]~ustry mhd F~: Percent ~e~ent l/
~ttonel ~nth Year of Long-)e~ Percent
At~c~nt N~er Ago Ago Total Un~ployed W~n
To~l, All I~ustrtes 24,238 5.6 13.5 10O.0 12.8 22.R
~nst~ction 7,874 22.2 14.7 32.5 3.? 3.0
~nuflc~ring 6,495 -2.9 51.B 26.8 16.0 32.6
~rible G~ds 5,096 -1.1 71.1 21.0 15.7 30.9
Nondurmble ~S 1,379 -9.8 5.g 5.7 17.4
Trans., C~.,
Public Utilities 1,195 -2.4 33.7 4.9 11.5 15.2
W~le~mle lr~de 1,666 7.7 21.3 6.9 21.0
Retmil Trmde 2,120 13.1 -5.4 8.l 18.3
Fin., %n~., mhd
~al ~stmte 754 -5.0 -8.9 3.1 32.5 54.6
Se~tces 2,670 -~.g -16.2 11.O 19.9
Public ~tn. 358 -10.9 -12.3 1.5 19.3 31.3
All Other 852 -6.2 -~.2 3.5 ~.3
Inf. Not Avmtlmble 274 - -
Totml, All ~cupmtions 24,238 ~.6 13.5 1OO.0 12.8 22.B
P~f., Tech., ~r. 2,B89 -1.2 4.9 11.9 25.6 35.8
Clertcil ~,121 -0.1 -1.1 8.B 23.5
~les 7B1 3.6 -0.1 3.2 23.6 26.5
Se~tce 1,023 -5.g -19.2 4.2 24.3 41.3
Fmc., For., Fish. 537 -5.5 -3.6 2.2 8.9 8.8
F~cessing 410 -4.1 40.7 1.9 13.6 12.3
~chtne Trldes 1,745 4.7 50.2 7.2 17.5 15.6
Be~rk 2,~1 -0.1 66.3 '11.1 11.0 47.4
St~ctur~l Work 7,900 16.4 19.3 3~.6 4.6 2.4
Miscellmn~us 4,~7 6.0 9.2 16.8 8.8 10.9
Inf. Not Avmtlmble 24 -
MOTE: Pe~en~ges ~ ~t ~tal ~ l~.O due to tndepe~ent ~unding.
~ Long-Tern 6n~ployed refers ~ unmplo~nt insurance clmimnts
current spell of unmplo~nt ~s lmsted l~ ~ks or longer.
Economic Indicators
Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Area
UI Claimants-RegularS/*
Avg Wkly Hours in Mfg,/*
Help Wanted Index~/*
Residential Bldg Permi
Retail Sales (Millions)f/*
Consu~r Price IndexS/
US Employ~nt Cost Index?
Percent
Latest Month Change
Available Year Ago
Feb 2,279 20.6
Feb 18,635 15.7
Feb 40.0 -1.7
Feb 81 11.O
Jan 868 **
Jan 1,381 11.6
Feb 326.0 2.3
Dec 123.9 5.2
II'.IITIAL UI ,[: L&I k,IAI'.JTS'
I/ MDES, 2/ The Conference Board, ~/ Metropolitan Council, ~/ U.S. Department of Commerce, and
~/ Bureau-of Labor Statistics.
Denotes seasonally-adjusted data. ** Not reported as volatility of series renders it misleading.
EMPLOYMENT AND EARNINGS CONDITIONS
Developments from Last Month
The number of nonagricultural wage and
salary jobs in the Twin Cities area in-
creased by nearly three thousand between
January and February. In the goods pro-
ducing sector, 1,400 jobs were added to
manufacturing firm payrolls in February.
About two-thirds of the increase this
month was due to recalls of workers in
the transportation equipment and wood
products industries who were temporarily
off work last month. Nearly all non-
durable goo.ds manufacturing firms added
workers, while in the durable goods cate-
gories, both electrical andnonelectrical
machinery manufacturers continue to hire
workers. However, weaker demand appears
to continue in the fabricated metal pro-
ducts industry. The length of the average
workweek for manufacturing production
workersj seasonally adjusted, continued
to decline. It was 40.0 hours, per
week in February, down from 40.7 hours
a year ago and a peak of 41'.3 hours
in April 1984. Average hourly earnings
of manufacturing workers was up by only
2.5 percent from a 'year ago. In .the
construction, industry, employment de-
creased slightly but not as.much as it
typically does between January and
February.
Approximately, 2,400 jobs were added in
the service producing industry sector
in February, particularly in the trucking
and warehousing industry and by firms
in the health, business, and personal
services industries. On the other hand,
department stores cut their workforce
by more than usual in February while
government agencies added fewer than the
usual number this month, especially~ at
the Federal and local level.
Developments from a Year Ago
There were 63,100 more wage and salary
jobs in the Twin Cities metropolitan area
this February than a year ago. This
increase compares very favorably with
employment changes nationally as well
as in other major metropolitan areas over
the past year. In the Twin Cities,
the number of jobs increased by 5.6 per-
cent over the past year, compared to
a 3.5 percent increase for the Nation.
The growth of manufacturing jobs in the
local area was considerably more rapid
than in the U.S., 5.1 percent compared
to 1.8 percent. Most of the difference
was found in the nondurable goods manu-
facturing industries where local job growth
in the paper, printing, rubber and plastics
industries greatly exceeded their national
counterparts. Construction industry em-
ployment expanded significantly more in
the Twin Cities metropolitan area than
in the rest of the Nation, 21.4 percent
locally contrasted to 6.0 percent nation-
ally. Other industries which grew more
rapidly here than nationally were trans-
portation, communication, and public
utilities, trade, and services, while local
finance, insurance, and real estate firms,
and the government sector recorded slower
rates of growth than the national average.
Based on December data, the Twin Cities
is among the top five fastest growing
major metropolitan areas in the country
in terms of job growth. Phoenix and
Atlanta continue to l~ad the pack with
growth rates of 8.6 percent and 7.3 percent
respectively.
Future Outlook
Wage and salary employment i n tY
Minneapolis-St. Paul area is expected to
grow by an above average rate in 1985.
However, the rate of growth for most in-
dustries is expected to be slower than
a year ago. Based on a forecasted growth
in the real gross national product (GNP)
from the fourth quarter of 1984 to the
fourth quarter of 1985 of 3.4 percent,
total nonagricultural wage and salary em-
ployment locally is predicted to increase
by 5.7 percent over this time frame.
Between the fourth quarters of 1983 and
1984, real GNP grew at a 5.9 percent
clip, and local payroll employment in-
creased by 7.0 percent. The number of
jobs in the finance, insurance, real
estate, service, and government industries
is likely,to grow faster this year than
last. The service industries as a group
are expected to add jobs at the fastest
rate, 8.1 percent, while growth of govern-
ment jobs is expected to be only 1.9
percent, lowest among all industry cate-
gories. The construction industry is like
ly to experience the sharpest slowdo
in job growth from last year. Payroll
employment is forecast to increase by 5.2
percent compared to the booming 25.3 per-
cent increase experienced last year.
-[MPLOYMEI(T, HOURS'AND EARN1NGS
in the Minneapolis-St. Paul. Metropolitan Area
PRODUCTION WORKERS' HOURS & EARN]NG.~/
PERCENT
EMPLOYMENT CHANGE Average Weekly Average Hourly Average Weekly
INDUSTRY (0007 ~ROH [~rni~g~ [mrninq~ ~0ur~
FEB. Honth Year Month Year FEB. Year FEB. Year FEB. Year
1985 Ago AgO Ago Ago 1985 Ago 1985 Ago 1985
TOTAL NONAGRICULTURAL 1189.2 1186.3 1126.1 0.2 5.6 XX XX XX XX XX XX
I~ANUFACTURING 260.6 259.1 247.9 0.6 5.1 429.45 ;424.13 10.63 10.37 40.4 40.9
Durable Goods 166.7 165.6 158.B 0.6 5.0 439.30 437.61 10.56 ;0.37 41.6 42.2
Lumber & Furniture 6.7 6.4 6.5 4.1 3.4 435.47 424.17 11.49 10.71 37.9 39.6
Stone, Clay J Glass 3.0 3.2 2.9 -6.0 1.4 331.59 392.40~ 9.16 9.81 36.2 40.D
Primary Metals 4.4 4.3 4.4 2.0 -0.5 373.27 382.63 9.06 8.94 41.6 42.8
Fabricated Metals 28.) 28.4 )7.4 -0.4 3.3 483.49 482.23 11.43 11.32 42.3 42.6
Non-Electrical ~achinery 75.1 74.9 68.9 0.3 9.0 467.93 454.49 11.01 10.77 42.5 42.2
Office & Computing Equipment 39.B 3g.B 36.1 0.1 10.2 XX XX XX XX XX XX
Electrical Machinery 17.0 16.9 17.0 0.9 0.1 330.06 371.96 B.19 8.92 40.3 41.7
Transportation Equipment 4.0 3.4 .3.8 18.0 5.4 637.55 555.62 13.89 12.43 46.9 44.7
Scientific Instruments 24.0 24.~ 24.1 -0.1 -0.2 412.34 413.25 9.96 g. SO 41.4 43.5
Miscellaneous 4.2 4.1 3.8 1.1 10.1 320.31 341.75 9.01 B.91 41.1 38.3
~ondurable Goods 93.9 93.5 89.1 0.4 5.4 41D.27 400.55 10.74 10.35 38.2 38.7
Food & Kindred Products IB.5 18.5 18.4 0.1 0.5 388.57 375.86 9.69 g.42 4D.1 39.9
Textiles & Apparel 2.1 2.1 2.6 -2.0 -18.8 223.94 239.84 6.51 6.43 34.4 37.3
Paper & Allied Products 26.3 26.2 24.9 0.4 5.6 444.53 430.80 11.34 10.77 39.2 40.0
Printing & Publishing 29.3 29.1 26.4 0.6 10.B 402.08 392.67 11.20 11.03 35.9 35.6
Chemical & Petroleum Productr 8.2 B.1 7.9 1.7 3.1 486.01 508.04 12.12 11.87 40.1 42.8
Rubber, Plastic, and Leather 9.5 9.5 8.8 0.1 8.2 371.78 346.92 9.46 8.85 39.3 39.2
NON)~NUFACTUR1NG 928.6 927.2 878.2 0.2 5.7 XX XX XX XX XX XX
CONSTRUCTION 40.5 41.4 33.3 -2.! 21.4 612.61 601.25; 16.38 16.25 37.4 37.0
Building Construction '11.2 11.5 10.1 -2.7 10.4 580.44 605.74 15.99 16.11 36.3 37.6
Highway & Heavy Construction 2.6 2.6 2.3) 0.0 11.3 452.48 480.79: 13.67 13.62 33.1 35.3
Special lrades Contracting 26.7 27.3 20.9 -2.1 27.9 638.70 610.70 16.72 [6.55 38.2 36.9
TRANSPORTATION 44.9 44.4 42.3 1.0 6.1 XX XX XX XX xx XX
Railroads 6.1 6.1 6.3 0.0 -3,6 XX XX XX XX XX XX
Trucking i Warehousing 16.4 16.0 14.9 2.4 10.1 398.78 418.99 12.70 12.18 31.4 34.4
PUBLIC UTILITIES & COM)4. 22.7 22.7 22.0 -0.1 3.1 537.65 504.22 13.21 12.83 40.7 39.3
TRADE 292.2 296.9 272.7 -1.6 7.2 238.10 237.60 7.99 7.92 29.8 30.0
Retail Trade 214.9 219.3 199.0 -2.0 B.O 191.95 185.22 6.98 .6.76 27.5 27.4
General Merchandise Stores 36.5 39.8 32.6 -8.4 11.9 IB0.05 171.92 6.50 .6.14 27.7 28.0
Food Stores 25.8 26.3 25.6 -1.6 1.0 241.60 2¢5.38 8.36 8.29 28.9 29.6
Eating & Drinking Places 73,2 73.3 66.0 -0.2 11.0 ]04.gO 86.37 4.75 4.34 22.1 19.9
Specialty Merchandise2/ 79.3 79.9 74.9 -0.7 6.0 260.56 255.58 8.17 7.78 31.9 32.9
Wholesale Trade - 77.4 77.6 73.6 -0.3 5.0 387.62 403.01 10.42 10.55 37.2 38.2
FINANCE, INS. & RE~L ESTATE 80.7 B0.8 78.5 0.0 2.9 322.27 317.25 8.64 B.46 37.3 37.5
Finance 34.1 34.1 34.1 -0.1 O.l 331.42 327.94 9.08 8.96 36.5 36.6
Insurance 32.7 32.5 30.9 0.5 5.9 365.09 357.42 8.84 8.51 41.3 42.0
Real Estate 14.0 14.1 13.6 -0.9 2.8 211.06 211.40 6.92 7.00 30.5 30.2
SERVICE & MISCELLJ~NEOUS 287.7 285.4 270.B O.B 6.2 XX XX XX XX XX XX
Lodging & Recreation 24.9 25.0 23.8 -0.6 4.3 162.78 157.33 6.45 6.44 25.2 24.4
Personal Services 13.7 13.5 13.0~ 1.5 5.4 XX XX XX XX XX XX
Business Services 68.0 67.3 60.6 1.1 12.2 XX Xx XX XX XX XX
Repair Services 14.2 13.9 13.1 1.7 8.4 268.64 254.44 7.30 6.99 36.8 36.4
Health Services 74.B 74.4 73.8 0.5 1.4 250.71 243.24 8.14 8.33 30.8 29.2
Hospitals 27.0 27.1 29.6 -0.2 -B.8 XX XX XX XX xx XX
Nursing Homes 21.1 20.9 20.5 1.2 2.8 XX XX XX XX XX XX
Other Health 26.7 26.5. 23.7 0.8 13.0 XX XX XX XX XX XX
Legal Services 9.0 9.0' 8.3 1.0 B.B 4)9.44 413.21 12.20 11.51 35.2 35.9
Private Education 15.5 15.0 15.9 3.7 -2.2
Other Services~/ 64.1 63.8 59.2 0.4 B.3
GOVERNMENT 159.9 155.5 158.5 2.8 0.8
Federal 17.9 18.1 17.7 -0.9 1.3
State 49.7 48.1 48.6 3.2 2.2
Local 92.3 89.3 92.2 3.3 0.0
** Less than .05
1._/ Average earnings data are on a "gross" basis and are derived from reports of payroll for full- and part-time
production or nonsupervisory workers. The payroll is reported before deductions of any kind. Bonuses, retro-
active pay, tips, payment in kind, and "fringe benefits" are excluded.
Includes Building ~laterial$, Automotive, Apparel, H~ Furnishings, Drug, Mail Order and Miscellaneous
Retailing.
Includes Social Services, ~embership Organizations, and Miscellaneous Services such as Engineering and
Accounting.
Source:- Current Employment Statistics Program (Figures rounded to nearest hundred).
QUARTERLY FOCUS - Characteristics of the Local'Labor Force
The Twin Cities LM! Center frequently
receives requests for data concerning
particular groups within the local labor
force. While the most detailed data
on the characteristics of the local popu-
lation is collected through the decennial
Census, this is often not very useful
for those who wish to follow trends from
year to year. This Quarterly Focus brings
together some historical and most recent
annual data collected· by the Current
Population Survey ICPS). The CPS is
a household survey conducted monthly by-.
the Census Bureau for the Bureau of Labor
Statistics (BLS), and provides compre-
hensive data on the labor force, employed,
and unemployed, Characteristics data,
such as age, race, sex, marital status,
industry~ and occupation is collected,
and national results are published in
Employment and Earnings. Monthly CPS
survey results are not statistically re-
.liable for most individual states and
metropolitan areas. However, annual
average results are published each year
by BLS in Geographic Profiles of Employ-
ment and Unemployment.
The three graphs in the next column pre-
sent historical trends in the labor force,
labor force participation rate (the per-
centage of the total population 16 years
of age and above which is in the labor
force), and the unemployment rate. The
first graph shows two significant labor
force trends in the Twin Cities area.
First, while both the male and female
components of the labor force have in-
creased, the female labor force has in-
creased more rapidly over the ten year
period. The male labor force increased
by 17.5 percent from 1975 to 1984 while.
the female labor force grew by 36.7 per-
cent and now makes up about 45.5 percent
of the total labor force. On the other
hand, the size of the teenage labor force
has remained fairly steady over the ten
years, but decreased from 1980 to 1983
due to the combination of fewer teenagers
in general and also poor labor market
conditions which discouraged labor force
participation.
In the second graph, there is a noticeable
contrast in the trend of male and female
labor force participation rates. The
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male participation rate of 84.2 percent
is only one percentage point higher in
1984 than it was in 1975, while female
labor force participation has gone from
.7 percent in 1975 to 68.7 percent
1984. Labor force participation is
considerably higher in the Twin Cities
than the national average primarily
because of the plentiful supply of jobs
typically held by teenagers and women.
Nationally in 1984, the labor force parti-
cipation rate of women over 16 years
of age and teenagers of both sexes was
about 54 percent compared to 68.7 percent
and 72.5 percent respectively in the Twi.n
Cities.
The bottom graph on the opposite page
shows the fluctuations of the unemployment
rate through recession and recovery. It
is interesting to notice how the unemploy-
ment rate for males has dropped more
slowly than that for females in the latest
recovery. The following.graph on the
unemployment rate by occupational cate-
gory gives some insight as to the reasons
for the sluggishness. The occupational
categories with the highest rates in 1984
were transportation, material handling,
id laborers in which only about 13 per-
of those employed are female and
craft and repair workers which are about
9 percent female. Operatives and assem-
blers, on the other hand, are manufacturing
occupations which over the past year exper-
ienced a sharp drop in unemployment, ac-
cording to~the CP§.
about 40 percent of the workers are women.
The teenage unemployment rate showed a
marked decrease from 1983 to t984. This
is probably due to the combination of
strong demand from the trade and service
sector for part-time labor and slow labor
force growth.
The final graph shows the percentage dis-
tribution of the experienced labor force
in the Twin Cities area in 1984 by major
occupational category. Compared to the
national average, the Minneapolis-St. Paul
area labor force has a higher proportion
of workers in managerial, professional,
technical, administrative support, and
service type jobs. For example, 17.9
percent of the Twin Cities labor force
was categorized in professional and tech-
nical and 18.1 percent in administrative
support including technical. Comparable
figures for the Nation in 1984 were 15.7
percent and 15.9 percent. On the other
hand, a smaller proportion of the Twin
Cities area labor force is categorized
in craftworker, operative, material hand-
ling and laborer ~obs than the U.S.
average.
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IJIqEMPLO'fMENT RATES BY OCCUPATION
LABOR FORC;E DISTFiID:U'[IObl F_:;'"r" OC;C:LIPA,'I'IOI'.I
THE JOB MARKET
Beginning this month the Job Market sec-
tion takes on a slightly different format.
The quarterly issues will once again be
devoted to exploring job openings for
specific occupations, but each one will
focus on a particular grouping rather
than attempt to cover them all. This
way, in the course of a year, more occupa-
tions can be scrutinized. Except for
seasonal hiring, the number of openings
does not change appreciably from quarter
to quarter. Contrasts wi th year-ago
levels are more informative and will be
maintained. We shall also continue %o
incorporate conditions and outlooks fro*m
other sources. This time, the focus
will be on professional, technical and
managerial jobs. The other three cate-
gories to be studied in upcoming quarterly
reports are clerical/sales, production/
maintenance, and service occupations.
Prospects in the professional, technical
and managerial areas are generally more
favorable than last year at this time.
The number of Job Service applicants has
dropped and job openings have increased,
but the improvement is slight and the
outlook varies occupation by occupation.
As the following list shows, certain types
of jobs are in much higher d6mand than
others. Computer progr6mmers face the
greatest number of openings and laccording
to a poll of local Job Service managers)
experienced ones are in the shortest
supply of any occupation in this cluster.
There is also a stable high demand for
systems analysts and particular kinds
of engineers. Ironically, the percentage
of college freshmen entering these fields
of study nationally is declining, assuring
continued shortages. There are also many
openings in various technical posts related
to engineering which require some experi-
ence and advanced education though not
to the same extent. The largest increases
in openings have been in three other
groups, each with its drawbacks. Teaching
opportunities have risen dramatically
though mostly at the lower paying levels
of pre-school and adult recreational in-
struction. Over half of the jobs listed
in the growing medical and social service
fields are not full-time. Open manager
positions tend to be in the retail/food
service industry which pays relatively
low and requires long hours at less de-
sirable times of day.
Our local findings are confirmed in at
least a half-dozen national surveys com-
piled in Manpower Comments. Overall hiring
activity for graduates ts ahead of the
last few years, but below the peak from
the late '.7Os. People with engineering,
computer and business backgrounds are find-
ing more offers while those 'to liberal
arts and science grads remain constant.
An overall surplus. of new entrants in
the professional/technical/managerial
cluster is expected until 1995. Those
joining the labor force for the first
time may have to take jobs with the kinds
of drawbacks mentioned earlier in order
to acquire the experience so often required
by employers in today's world of work.
1,2 1
Frequently Listed Jobs and Employer Requirements
Professional, Technical and Managerial Occupations
Minneapolis-St. Paul MSA
Nun,>er of Openings
Average Year~ Required
Source: Job Bank, Tuesday week of March 12, Department of Economic Security.
Occupation ~rch 1984 March 1983 Education Experience
Computer Programmer 42 26 16 2
Restaurant Manager 39 11 14 O-I
Systems Analyst 33 32 16 3
Registered Nurse 27 21 16 0-I
Manager Trainee 27 2 14 0
Electrical Engineer 24 41 ,16 3-4
Electronics Technician 22 24 14 2
Accountant 19 8 16 !
Mechanical Drafter 18 6 14
Social Service Counselor 18 9 12
Engineering Technician 15 2¢ 14 0-!
Pre-school Teacher 15 5 14 0-]
Mechanical Engineer 13 21 16 3-4
License~ Practical NurSe 12 3 14 O-I
Industrial Engineer II 9 16 3-4
Physical Therapist Il I 16 0-1
Instructor 11 lO 14 1-2
Buyer/Purchasing Agent 11 4 14 l
AUministrative Assistant 11 ]O 12 1-2
Social Worker
300 Metro Square Bldg., St. P~ul, MN 55101
General Office Telephone (612) 291-6359
· ~II ~lr II.J~DUND..PARKg__Dr-.pT- ...........................
. 53~1 MAYNOOD RD
A Me~opoli~n Council Bulletin for Communil MOUND MN 5536~
For more information on items in ~is publication, call the G~mmunication$ Depar~ent at 291~464.
March 29, 1985
RECENT COUNCIL ACTIONS (March 18-29)
Parks--The Metropolitan Council:
-- Approved Anoka County plans to develop 230 ac~es ~n the
Anoka County side of the Mississippi River in the Coon Rapids
Dam Regional Park. Plans include development of a fishing
lake, a road and 310 parking spaces. The Council said the
dcv~lcpmen~ are eligible for future grant reimbursement when
funds become available' to the Council. The Council asked
Anoka and Hennepin CoiJnties, the joint owne.rs and develop-
ers of the park, to diligently pursue resolution of the issues
around ownership and operation of the dam.
- Increased two acquisition grants with Hennepin County
Park Reserve District to pay for sewer and water assessments
on properties the district purchased i'n. Plymouth. The Council
added $150.000 to the grant for Eagle Lake Regional Park,
for a new total of ~2.6 million; and added $273,000 to the
grant for Medicine Lake Regional Park, for a new total of
$7.8 million.
-- Approved a development giant contract amendment with
St. Paul for a boat launch and trail development in Phalen-
KelLer Regional Park, a. dding S250,000 for a new grant total
of $3,3 million.
-- Authorized increasing an acquisition grant contract with
Ramsey County by $45,000 to remove and dispose of petro-
leum product deposits in Long Lake-Ru~h Lake Regional
Park. The Council also approved increasing the park's develop-
ment grant contract by $107,000 for additional equipment,
utility service, picnic tables and railroad crossing signals.
-- Authorized a development grant contract amendment with
St, Paul for Como Zoo, adding $237,000 to cover unanticipat-
ed development cos'cs for a new total of $8.7 million.
Airports--the Council said a preliminary "scoping" docu-
ment ~or an environmental assessment worksheet for the
Anoka County-Blaine Airport adequately identifies areas to be
studied [na t.-":er environmental irnpa~ s':~:ernent, ';T,e EAW
concerns proposed proiects that change the airport layout by
shifting the north-south runway further to the north and by
extending the east-west runway to the east, The c~anges are
intended to mitigate aircraft noise impacts on residential
areas bordering the airport. The project also includes ~eveiop-
lng two new hangar areas.
Office Space Development-The Council took a preliminary
look at plans by the Homart Corp. to build four office build-
ings in Bloomington with a total area of 1.5 million square
feet, about 350 hotel room~ and up to 5,100 parking spaces.
In the °'scoping" document on the project, the Council com-
mented on two major areas that need further consideration in
a later environmenl'~I impact statement. One is projected
traffic increases on Inter, ate Hwy. 494 and France Av. and
the other is a sewage capacity problem in a regional sewer
interceptor beneath Hwy. 1-494.
Transportation--the Council approved the Regional .
Transit Board's (RTB) interim implementation plan covering
1985 throug~ 1987. The plan, which makes few changes in
present Transit services, will serve the board until it produces
a five-year plan, due in August 1986. The plan includes a
capital budget of $139 million over the three-year period. The
Council recommended that the RT6 make a priority of plan-
ning for improved transit service to suburban areas.
Air Quality--The Council ac~ed to notify the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency that the Council supports the Metro-
poi/tan Waste Control Commission's (MWCC) proposed modi.
f/cation to the air emission permit for the Me:to sewage
treatment plant in St. Paul. The proposal is to burn sewage at
1 ,~;~O degrees rather than i ~00 degrees, as ~equired by-
current standards. The lower temperature would save between
$500,000 and $90.0,000 in annual plant operating costs. The
MWCC says the lower temperature does not increase odor
problems at the plant.
Housing--the Council said a housing bohd plan proposed
by Spring Park is consistent with Council policies. The city
proposes to issue 23 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds to
help finance the development of 66 rental apartments for
older people adiacent to the Twin Birch Health Care Center,
a nursing home at 4523 Shoreline Dr. Twenty percent of the
units must be occupied by households with annual incomes of
not more than 80 percerrt of the region's median income,
currently $26,000.
Health--The Me,topoi/tan Council approved the submission
of a request for continued funding as the federally designated
health systems agency (HSA) for the Metropolitan Area. The
Council and the Metropoitan Health Planning Board, who
together make up the HSA, applied for $,?,96,000 for fiscal
year 1986-1986. The amount is less than half the board's
proposed 1985 budget of :$905,000.
The Council and board are required to include in their
application a copy of their 1985 annual implementation plan.
The plan's priorities include 1) implementing a price-competitive
health care system, 2) reshaping the area's long-term care
sy~em, 3) maintaining or improving health in the region, and
4) implementing training techniques for employing people
with severe handicaps.
The Council also approved six areas idaho/fled by the boarci
for legislative action. The priorities are in the areas of smoking,
home care for older or disabled persons, maternal and child
health care, legislation dealing with nursing homes, sea, belt .
use and a health care cost-containment b/il sponsored by
~t~l:e health depar1~nenL .
/' Sewers--The Council said improvements to cost $1.4 mil-
lion need ~o be made on the Excelsior sewage pump ration
together with the replacement of 417 feet of sewer inter-
c~ptor upstream from the pump s~ation. The Council said the
Metropolitan Waste Control Commission should start work on
~,the project immediately and complete it by late summer 1986.
Arts--the Council approved a regional biennial arl~ plan
for fiscal years 1986 and 1987. The plan seeks to 1) encourage
the artistic quality and fiscal rrability of nonprofit arts organ-
izations, 2) provide avenues to arr~ audience development and
3) raise public awareness of the arts.
Comparable Worth--A comparable-worth .study of the
Metropolitan Council will be carried out by the management
consulting firm of Deloitte Haskins & Sells, the Coupcil
decided. The firm's work is to co~ no more than $50,000, the
Council said.
The consultant has three major tasks to carry out with the
help of a labor-management Comparable Worth Committee.
The tasks are to 1 ) design a survey of employees that will be
used to update generic job descriptions at the Council; 2) use
the updated job-class descriptions to assign points for various
:asks within eact~ position, ending up with a total point value
for each; and 3) analyze the results of the job-class evaluation
to pinpoint any potential bias in the pay for job categories
that are dominated by women.
PUBLIC HEARINGS, PUBLIC MEETINGS
Parks-The Metropolitan Council will hold a publ!c hearing
April 15, 4 p.m., in the Council offices on a proposed revision
to the capital improvement program for regional recreation
open space. The proposal would redirect $1.6 million current.
Iy allocated for acquisition in Central Mississippi Riverfront
Regional Park in Minneapolis to development of park facilities
by Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
For a free cbpy of the staff report, call the Communica-
tions Department at 291-6464. If you wish to speak at the
hearing, call Lucy Thompson at 291-6521.
Health--The Metropolitan Council and its Health Planning
FJoard will hold a ioint public hearing April 24, at
the Council Chambers to get public response to their report,
PrescriprJon for HealTh: Promoting Health and Preventing
Disease in rhe Twin Cia/es Metropo/i:an Area. The report
identifies nine priority health risks in the Metropolitan Area
and recommends policy and strategies for reducing risks. A
tentative schedule calls for The hearing record to close May 8,
the health planning board to adopt the report June 12 and
the Council to adopt it June 13.
If you have questions about the report or the schedule, call
Julia Opitz, Council health planner, at 291-6365. If you wish
to speak at the hearing, call Carol Barons, 291-6495. For a free
copy of the report, no. 18-85-009, call the Communications
Department at 291-6464.
Waste-to-Energy--The Council will hold a public meeting
on a draft environmental impact s~atement (ELS) on Ram, say
and Washington Counties' planned waste-to-energy trash
processing project. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m.,
April 23, at Royal Oaks Elementary School, 7335 Steeple-
view Rd., Woodbury.
The proposed plant is planned for construction and opera-
tion by Northern States Power Co. in Newport. The Council is
expected to review the ElS in May.
For a copy of the ElS, pub. no. 12-85-046, cell the Coun-
cil's Communications Department at 291-6464. To speak at
the meeting, call the Council's Ldcy Thompson at 291-6521.
Waste-to-Energy--The Council will hold two public meet-
ings on Hennepin County's proposed project for recovering
energy from trash. The meetings will be held on the county's
environmental assessment worksheet (EAW), which describes
the project and issues to be addressed in a later environmental
impact statement. The county plans to build a plan1: to recover
energy from trash-by burning or processing it-at the site of
the Greyhound bus warehouse near downtown Minneapolis.
The meetings on the F. AW will be held at 7 p.m., April 29,
at Hennepin County Government Center Auditorium, A level,
300 S. 6th St., Minneapolis; and at 7 p.m., April 30, at Minne-
tonka City Hall, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka.
For a copy of the EAW, pub. no. 12`85~355, call the Coun-
cil's Communications Department at 291-6464. To sign up to
speak at either meeting, call Lucy Thompson at 291-6521.
NEW APPOINTMENTS
The Council appointed Mary "Kiki'* Sonnen, St. Paul, to
its Transportation Advisory Board (TAB). Sonnen is a member
of the St. Paul city council. The TAB advises the Council on
regional highway, public transit and airport systems.
IT'S YOUR TURN TO CHOOSE: VOTE ON APRIL 10
An intense information and education campaign on ways to
contain soaring health care costs will culminate on April 10
with a region-wide vote.
The campaign is called "Health Vote." It's a neutral, non-
partisan effort conducted primarily through the news media to
help Twin Citians understand complex issues of co~t and
effectiveness in health care. Ballots will be sent to about
800,000 households for the vote.
More than 200 comrr{unity meetings and three "town hall"
meetings have been leading up to the vote. The one remaining
town hall meeting, Competition in Health Care, will be key-
noted by Sen. Dave Durenberger and will be held April 8,
at ;3:30-5:30 p.m., Northern States Power Co. Auditorium,
414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis.
COMING MEETINGS (April 8-19)
(Meetings are tentative. To verify, cae 291~464.).
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, Monday,
April 8, 4 p.m., Council Chambers.
Metropolitan Systems Commit-tee, Monday, April 8, 4 p.m.,
Conference Room E.
Joint Meeting for Council members and Parks and Open
Space commissioners, Monday, April 8, 6 p.m., St. Paul Hotel.
Air Quality Committee, Tuesday, April 9, 10 a.m., Confer-
ence Room B.
Developmental Disabilities Advisory Commit-me, Tuesday,
April 9, 1 p.m., Council Chambers. ·
Metropolitan Waste Management Advisory Committee,
Tuesday, April 9, 2 p.m., Conference Room E.
Metro Subcabinet of the Governor's Cabinet {chaired by
Sandra Gardebring), Wednesday, April 10, 2:30 p.m.,
Conference Room B.
.Me1~'opolitan Health Planning Board, Wednesday, April 10,
4 p;m., Council Chambers.
Metropolitan and Community Development Committee,
Thursday, April 11, 1:30 p.m., Council Chambers.
Metropolitan Council, Thursday, April 11,4 p.m.,
Council Chambers.
Aviation Policy Plan Task Force, Friday, April 12,
9 a.m., Council Chambers.
Council Members' Budget Retreat, Friday, Saturday,
AI3ril 12, 13, North Star inn, 618 2nd Av. S., Minneapolis.
Regional Transit Board, Monday, April 15, 4:30 p.m.,
Council Chambers.
Public hearing on Parks and Open Space Commission
appointments, Monday., April 15, 7 p.m., Council Chambers.
Aggregate Resources Adviso. ry Committee, Tuesday,
April 16, 3:30 p.m., Council Chambers.
Arts Advisory Committee, Tuesday, April 16, 5:15 p.m.,
Conference Room E.
Transportation Advisory Board, Wednesday, April 17,
2 p.m., Council Chambers.
Environmental Resources Committee, Wednesday, April 17,
4 p.m., Conference Room E.
Governor's Taxicab Commission (chaired by Sandra
Gerdebring), Thursday, April 18, 8 a.m., Conference Room E.
Metropolitan and Community Development Committee,
Thursday, April ,18, 1:30 p.m., Council Chambers.
Management Committee, Thursday, April 18, 3 p.m.,
Council Chambers.
Metropolitan River Corridors Study Committee, Thursday,
April 18, 3 p.m., Conference Room E.
Aviation Policy Plan Task Force, Friday, April 19, 9 a.m.,
Conference Rooms B and C.
300 Metro Squzre Bldg., St. Paul, MN 55101 ~
General Office Telephone (612) 291-6359 -~'
HR, ROBERT POLSTON:'
CITY ~F HOUN~
5780 LYN~OOD BLVD
HOUND .,N 5536~
A Metropoli:~n Council guile:in for Communi~ Le~ders
~or more information on item~ in rhis pubNca~lon, call th~ Oommunicafion~ Depar~ent at 29~-6~6~.
· '-ApHl'l~,q985 .....................
RECENT COUNCIL ACTIONS (April 1-12)
Transportation-More than two decades of planning f'or im-
provements to Hiawatha Av. in Minneapolis have ended. The
Council approved highway improvements for 5.3 miles of
Hiawatha from Franklin Ay. to E 5gth St. Improvements
include rebuilding the :venue into a divided, four-l~ne, ~t-
grade highway. The number of access points to the highway
will be reduced from the current 48 intersections to about
20. Construction could begin late nex~ year, contingent
upon funding, Construction and engineering are estimated
to cost $60 million.
To save on engineering costs, the Council asked the Min-
nesota Department of Transportation to coordinate its pre-
liminary engineering with a preliminary engineering study
by the Regional Transit Board for light rail transit in the
corridor.
Airports-The Council approved several projects in the
Metropolitan Airports Commission's capital improvement
program for the rest of 1985 and for 1986. About S71 million
would be spent for projects at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Inter-,
national Airport (MSP) in 1985. Of that a .mount, S42 million
has been previously approved by the Council. About 832
million in improvements were --pl~roved by 1986. At the
region's secondary airports, S11 J~ million is proposed for
1985 and $8 million for 1986.
Among improvements at MSP are a new terminal for
domestic and international charter flights and an addition
to Terminal A. The Council also approved a new runway
and building area at the St. Paul Downtown Airport. The
Council did not approve a S22 million, seven~-tory parking
structure at MSP. The item was sent back to committee for
fur-~her discussion.
Housing-The Council ~aid housing bond plans, one pro-
po~ed by Cty~-tal and the other by White Beat Lake, ara
consistent wi[h Council policies. CrysTal proposed to issue
approximately S13 million in tax-exempt housing revenue
bonds to finance a 91: to 109-unit apartment building for;
older people and a 160-unit rental development for general
occupancy. White Bear Lake would issue about S5 million
in revenue bonds to finance a 96-unit rental proje,'~.
Twenty percent of the units must be occupied by house-
holds with annual incomes of not more than.80 percent
of the region's median income, currently $26,000.
The Council also said it supported state legislation that
would allow the continued use of proceeds from tax-
increment financing to reduce interest rates for new housing
developments. It said such proceeds reduce the rents, making
housing more affordable for lower-income households.
Landfills--The Council approved a request by landowner
John Steinke to lift the limitation on development for a
five~cre parcel located in candidate solid waste landfill
Site D in Greenfield. Steinke wants to sell the land as a home-
site. The county would acquire the property if the candidate
site became an actual landfill. The Council's action is con-
~tfngenz'bpv,,"H'e~rnel:6~-~'"~o~rrrf's eppr~3ve{.
The Council decided to enter legal proceedings involving
BeveHy and Thomas Johnson and Anoka County. The
Johnsons own a 20-acre parcel of land in candidate solid
waste landfill Site D in Oak Grove Twp. The county and the
Council recently denied the Johnson's request to lift the
limitation on development of the parcel. The issue is whether
me Johnsons should be compensated as a result of that denial,
· nd if so, how much. Th.e Council is required to reimburse
the county for any compensation awarded.
Long-Term Care-The Council adopted a report, Reshaping
Long-Term Care/n the Metropo//tan Area: Recommendations
for Change. The report says what the region's long-term
care system should look like, and what needs to be done to
reshape the system. The report emphasizes providing services
in noninstitutional se~ings. Long-ter~ care is the array of
services provided to disabled and chronically ill people over
an extended period of time. To obtain a copy, pub. no.
14~5-0~3, costing $2, call the Communications Department
at 291-6464.
Developmental Disabilities-The Council approved the
submission of a grant appl[c3tion for $170,000 for the third
year of the developmental disabilities community work
training proiect. The demonstration project provides on-the-
job training for adults with developmental disabilities. The
reque~ is for $76,000 in federal funds and S6~,000 in state
funds. The Council would add S26,000. The request now
goes to the State Planning Agency and to the Depa~ment of
Economic Security.
Parks--The Council authorized acquisition of property
within:
- French Regional Park (formerly Medicine Lake Regional
Park), at a cost of $93,700 for a new acquisition grant total
of $7.7 million.
-- Lake Byllesby Regional Park at a cost of $12,500 for a
new acquisition grant total of $163,000.
Si::gle-Paren[ Fam;iies-;Th~ Counc[I dlre~ed its Human
Services Cepartment staff zo study single-parent families
issues in the region, including employment, child care,
housing, health care and transportation. The one-year project
is an a=empt to spell out possible implications for future
Council work affecting single-parent families.
Comprehensive Plans--The Council said a comprehensive
plan amendment by Co,age Grove conforms with regional
policies. The ciw. revised its housing plans based on lower
population and household forecasts. The Council commended
the city for its initiative in recognizing the latest development
~rends and responding through this amendment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS, PUBLIC MEETINGS
Waste-to-Energy-The Council will hold a public meeting
on a draft environrnental impact ~atement (ELS) on Ramsey
and Washington Counties' planned waste-to-energy trash
processing project. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m., April
23, at Royal Oaks Elementary School, 7335 Steepleview Rd.,
Woodbury, The proposed plant is planned for construction
and operation by Northern States Power Co. in ~'Jew!=ort.
For a copy of the ElS, pub. no. 12-85q346, call *.he
Council's CommunicaTions Department at 291-6464. To speak
at the meeting, call Lucy Thompson at 291-6521.
- Health--The Metropolitan Council and its Health Planning
Board will hold a joint public hearing April 24, at 5 p.m., in
the Council Chambers to get public response to their report,
Prescription for Hea/~h: Promoting Health and Preventing
Disease/n rhe Twin C/f/es Merropo//ran Area; The report
identifies nine priority health risks in the Metropolitan Area
and recommends policy and strategies for reducing risks.
if you have questions about the report, call Julia Opitz,
Council health planner, at 291-6365. If you wish to speak
at the hearing, call Carol Berens, 291-6495. For a free copy
of the report, no. 18-85~)09, call the Communications De-
partment at 291-6464.
Waste-to-Energy-The Council will hold two public
meetings on Hennepin County's proposed project for
recovering energy from trash. The meetings will be held on
the county's environmental assessment worksheet (EAW),
which describes'the project and issues to be addressed in a
later environmental impact statement. The county plans to
build a plant to recover energy from trash--by burning or
processing it-in downtown Minneapolis at N. 7th St. and
6th Ay. N.
The meetings will be held at 7 p.m., April 29, at the
H. ennepin County Government Center Auditorium, A level,
300 S. 6th St., Minneapolis; and at 7 p.m., April 30, at Min-
netonka City Hall, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka.
For a copy of the EAW, pub. no. 12-85-055, call the
Council's Communications Department at 291-6464. To
sign up to speak at either meeting, call Lucy Thompson at
the Council at 291-6521.
NEW APPOINTMENTS
,'['he Council appointed Sandra L. Vargas, Minneapolis, to
chair the new Minority Issues Advisory Committee. Vargas is
assistant to the commissioner for equal employment
opportunity contract man.agement at the Minnesota
Depa~ment of Transportation. The commi~ee's major task
is to identify barriers to minority p.articipation in regional
decision making and to encourage such participation among
Twin Cities minority groups.
The Council appointed the following members to the 25-
member committee.
State minority council representatives: Ray Skinaway,
Minneapolis, Minnesota Indian Affairs Council; Rafael Ortega,
St. Paul, Spanish-Speaking Affairs Council; Victor Propes,
Minneapolis, Council on Black Minnesotans; and
Wes lijima, Minneapolis, Asian Coalition (once officially
designated as the Asian Coalition representative}.
District representatives: Jo Ann Enos, St. Paul, District
A; John Lee, North Oaks, B; Gloria Kumagai, Minneapolis,
C; Constance Hayashi-Smith, Brooklyn Park, D; Tom Beaver,
East Bethel, E: Gleason Glover, Golden Valley, F; Milton
Shaskin, Minnetonka,'G; and Leticia Beltran, St. Paul, H.,' '
Community representatives: Mary Jo Brooks, St, FaUl;
William Davis, Minneapolis; Geri Evans, New Brighton; Lou
Fuller, Minneapolis; Edwina Garcia, Richfield; Tom Gold.
tooth, Maplewood; Clarence Harris, Maplewood.; Hank Imm,
New Brighton; C, arlos Mariani, St. Paul; Elgie.Raymond,
Minneapolis; Sharon Sayles.Belton,.Minneapolis; and Lo
Yang, St. Paul.
The Council appointed two persons to consumer positions
on :he ,Metropolitan Health Planning Board. They are James
Bothwell, Maplewood, and Rev. Sunthi Paul Chookiatsirichai,
Minneapolis.
The Council appointed Craig Morris, Lakeland, to the
MetropOlitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority Advisory
Committee.
New Transportation Head-The Council appointed Natalio
Diaz director of its transportation department. Diaz, formerly
manager of the department's policy implementation program,
/eplaces Lawrence Dallam, who accepted a position in
Houston, Texas.
COUNCIL SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR
PARKS, MWCC COMMISSION POSTS
The Metropolitan Council is seeking applicants to fill an
opening on the regional waste control commission and another
on the regional parks commission.
The Minnesota Secre~:ary of State's Office and the Council
are accepting applications from persons interested in rep-
resenting District D on the Metropolitan Waste Control Corn-'
mission. This include north and northeast Minneapolis,
Crystal, New Hope, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park and
Osseo. T~e position is open due to the resignation of George
Dahlvang. The new appointee will fill out his term, w. hich ends
January 1, 1987. The nine-member MWCC plan~ and operates
the region's sewage collection and treatment system.
The Council has extended its schedule seeking applicants
for District F on the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space
Commission. This includes Bloomington, Richfield, Edina,
St. Louis Park, Golden Valley and Robbinsdale. The nine-
member parks commission helps the Council develop long-
range plans and funding for regional parks in the Twin Cities
Metropolitan Area. The vacancy is due to the resignation of
William Barbeau. The new member will serve trhough 1988~
For more information about either commission, call Sandi
Lindstrom at 291-6390. Applications can be obtained from
the Secretary of State's Office by calling 296-2505. The ap-
plication period closes May 21. The Council will hold a public
meeting to hear statements from candidates for each
commission May 2B, at 7 p.m., in the Council Chambers. The
Council will make both appointments June 13.
COMING MEETINGS (April 22 - May 2)
(Meetings are tunrar/ve. To verify', call 291-6464.)
Metropolitan. Parks and Open Space Commission, Monday,
April 22, 4 p.m.,' Council Chambers.
Metropolitan Systems Committee, Monday, April 22,
4 p.m., Conference Room E.
Chair Sandra Gardebring speaking at Citizens League
breakfast on Council's legislative program, Tuesday, April 23,
7:30 a.m., Lutheran Brotherhood Bldg., 625 4th Ay. S.,
Minneapolis.
Chair Sandra Gardebring speaking to St. Croix League
of Women Voters on Icng-term care, Tuesday, April 23,
7 p.m., White Pine Inn, 582 N. 4th St., Bayport.
Metropolitan Ridesharing Board, Thursday, April 25,
9 a.m., Council Chambers.
Metropolitan and Community Development Committee,
Thursday, April 25, 1:30 p.m., Council Chambers.
Metropolitan Council Committee of the Whole, Thursday,
April 25, 2:30 p.m., Council Chambers.
Metropolitan Council, Thursday, April 25, 4 p.m., Council
Chambers.
Advisory Committee on Aging, Friday, April 26, 9 a.n~.
Council Chambers.
Chair Sandra Gardebring is honorary chair at Recycling
Unlimited Annual Recognition Banquet, Saturday, April 27,
6 p.m., St. Paul Hotel, 350 Market St.
MeTropolitan Systems Committee, Monday, April 29,
4 p.m., Conference Room E.
Technical Advisory Committee (of the Transportation
Advisory Board) Wednesday, May 1,9 a.m., Council
Chambers.
Environmental Resources Committee, Wednesday, May 1,
4 p.m., Conference Room E.
Chair's Advisory Commit'tee, Wednesday, May 1,7:30 p.m.,
Council Chambers.
Governor's Taxicab Commission (chaired by Sandra
Gardebrincj), Thursday, May 2, 8 a.m., Council Chambers.
Metropolitan River Corridor Study Committee, Thursday,
May 2, noon, Conference Room E.
Metropolitan and Community Development Committee,
Thursday, May 2, 1:30 p.m.0 Council Chambers.
Management Committee, Thursday, May 2, 3 p.m., Council
Chambers.
Minority Issues Advisory Committee, Thursday, May 2,
4 p.m.. Counci? Chambers, reception to follow.
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April 26, 1985
RECENT COUNCIL ACTIONS (April 15-26)
Resource Recovery-The Metropolitan Council gave .
Hennepin County authority to earmark most of the county's
trash to county-initiated resource recovery facilities. The
"designation" authority is intended to assure supplies of trash
...... for the-county's new resource recovery orogram..The county is
considering one or two large incinerators to recover energy
from the trash.
The Council also said trash needed for three private resource
recovery projects is to be excluded from the garbage designat-
ed for the county incinerators. The Council said Richards
Asphalt Co., Savage, could incinerate 72 tons of trash a day
and Waste Energy Systems, New Brigh. ton, 150 tons a day.
A third project, by Router, Inc., Hopkins, using 400 tons per
day, would not burn the trash but convert it to dense fuel
pellets that could be stored and shipped for later burning.
In a related action, the Council said. it would reimburse
Hennepin and Anoka Counties.up to S231,000 and $94,000,
respectively, for county costs in conducting the first part of
environmental reviews in the selection of solid waste landfill
sites. The Council said the funds were to come from the
expected issuance of solid waste bonds.
in a third action, the Council approved an application by the
Metropolitan Waste Control Commission to temporarily store
sewage sludge incinerator ash at the Metro sewage treatment
plant in St. Paul. The ash is to be kept for later use as a
component in asphalt paving.
Sewers-The Council set a date of July 8 to hold a public
hearing on plans to solve part of the "combined sewer over-
flow" (CSO) problem in St. Paul, Minneapolis and South
St. Paul. CSO is the overflow into the Mississippi River of un-
treated sewage during heavy rains or snowmelt from the cities'
sewers that currently carry both sewage and precipitation run-
off. The proposed solution is to complete the construction of
two sets of sewers in those cities, one for sewage and the other
for storm water or snowmelt.
The Council granted a request by Mahtomedi to increase its
sewer capacity to 430,000 gallons a day, allowing for new
development up to 200 acres. The Council also agreed to
realign the 1990 Metropoitan Urban Service Area to include an
area recently annexed from Oakdale. The Council denied
Mahtomedi's request to extend sewage service to an industrial
park this year.
The Council extended the_termination point of the Blaine
sewer interceptor project almost a mile from a point near
interstate Hwy. 35W and 84th Ay. N. to a point near NE.
84tim In. and W. 35W Service Dr., at a cost of S1.4 million. An
additional 225 feet of sewer needed to connect to a lift station
is to be paid by Blaine.
Airports--The Council said the development and manage-
ment of the regional airport system should seek to maximize
protection of people in the air and on the ground. To do this,
it said operations at the region's eight airports should reduce
aircraft noise exposure for the largest number of people in
densely populated areas of the region. It also said aircraft
operations should be directed over areas most compatible with
aircraft noise levels. These areas include open space and com-
mercial, industrial and office activity..
Parks-The Council said a master plan for Miesville Ravine
Park Reserve in Dakota County is consistent with regional
park policies. The plan's goals include preserving landscape
relatively untouched by glaciers.and providing recreation
compatible with the sensitive natural environment of the Trout
Brook area,
The Council also authorized a development ~rant contra.~.
amendment with Dakota County for campground develop-
ment at Spring Lake Park Reserve, adding S200,000 for a new
grant total of $:325,000.
Human Services-- In a letter to the state legislature, the
Council expressed concern over a proposal by the House of
Representatives to freeze spending for human services in the
next biennium. The Council said the proposed free2e would
result in reduced spending and access to services for children
and people who are old, infirm or chronically ill
Developmental Disabilities-In letters to the legislature,
the Council expressed support for two bills that would assist
Twin Cities Area residents who have developmental disabilities.
One bill would require school districts to provide special
instruction and services to handicapped children under age
four. The other would provide fatuities with disabled children
up to $250 a month to help cover the unusual expenses
needed to maintain their childran at home.
Housing-The Council decided to submit an application for
rental assistance to be used in coniunction with a Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency rental rehabilitation program. The
assistance, in the form of housing vouchers, would go to 57
families in Fridley, Little Canada, North St. Paul, Newport,
Chaska and Stillwater.
PUBLIC HEARINGS, PUBLIC MEETINGS
Health--the Metropolitan Council's Health Planning Board
will hold a public hearing May 8, at 5 p.m., in the Council
offices. The hearing is on a proposal by Methodist Hospital to
expand its cardiology program to include adult open-heart
surgery, estimated to cost S650,000. The hospital is located
at 6500 Excelsior Blvd., in St. Louis Park.
For more information, call the board at 291-6352.
BUSINESS, LOCAL COMMUNITIES
TO HEAR WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES
The effect of solid and hazardous waste policies on business
and local communities will be the topic of four workshops in
May. Three agencies will make presentations. The Minnesota
Waste Management Board will describe free help available to
businesses in reducing or managing hazardous wastes. The
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will describe its role in
handling hazardous waste. The Metropolitan Council will
describe solid waste issues in the Metropolitan Area. Sponsors
of the workshops are the Minnesota Association .of Commerce
and Industry and the Metropolitan Council of Chambers of
Commerce.
Meetings will be. held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., as follows:
- May 6, Holiday Inn East, Interstate Hwy. 94 and
McKnight Rd., St. Paul
- May 9, Thunderbird Motel, Hwy. 1-494 and 24th Av.,
Bloomington
- May 13, Holiday Inn Downtown, 1313 N/collar Mall,
Minneapolis
- May 16, Sheraton Inn Northwest, 1-94 and Hwy. 169,
Brooklyn Park
To register, or for more information, call your local
chamber of commerce.
AMERICAN EXPRESS TO EXPAND
ACCESS TO REGIONAL ARTS
American Express has begun a fundraising campaign in the
Twin Cities Area to provide access to local arts activities. The
program is designed for youth groups, people with disabii'ities,
people with Iow incomes and others, The program, called Arts
Access Inc,, will include the.participation of about 30 area
arts groups and will be administered by the Minnesota State
Arts Board and the Metropolltan. Council% Regional Arts
Council. American Express hopes to raise at least $76,000.
Plans include special arts events sponsored by participating
arts groups and a distribution of nominally priced tickets.
Funds will come from a percentage of proceeds from the
company's services and produc~s used by area residents from
April 17'through'June 30.
COUNCIL SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR
PARKS, MWCC COMMISSION POSTS
The Metropolitan Council is seeking applicants to fill an
opening on the regional waste control commission and another
on the regional parks commission.
The Minneso{a Secretary of State's office and the Council
are accepting applications from persons interested in represent-
ing District D on the Metropolitan Waste ContTol Commission.
This includes north and nor'[heast Minneapolis, C~ystal, New
Hope, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park and Osseo. The
position is open due to the resignation of George Dahlvang.
The new appointee will fill out his term, which ends January 1,
1987. The nine-member MWCC plans and operates the region's
sewage collection and treatment system.
The Council has extended its schedule seeking applicants
for Distric~ F on the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Com-
mission. This includes Bloomington, Richfield, Ed/ha, St. Louis
Park, Golden Valley and Robbinsdale. The nine-member parks
commission helps the Council develop long-range plans and
funding for regional parks in the Twin Cities Metropolitan
Area. The vacancy is due to the resignation of William Barbeau.
The new member will serve through 1988.
For more information about either commission, call Sand/
Lindstrom at 291-6390. Applications can be obtained from
the Secretary of State's Office by calling 296-2805. The appli-
cation period closes May 21. The Council will hold a public
meeting to hear statements from candidates for each commis-
sion May 28, at 7 p.m., in the Council Chambers. The Council
will make both appointments June 13.
NEW PUBLICATIONS
Metropolitan Council D/rectory. March 1985.
No. 08-85-022; no charge.
C/t/zen ParTicipation P/an for the Metropolitan Council
April 1965. No. 07-85-045; no charge.
Amendments to Parc I, Water Resources Managemen~
Development Guide. March 1985. No. 13-85-038; 8 pp.; no
charge.
Metropolitan Health Planning 8oard 1984 Annual Reporc.
March 1985. No. 18-85-003; 25 pP.; no charge.
Employment Profile of be Twin Cities Metropofitan Area.
1950-1980. March 1985. No. 01-85-010; 71 pp.; $3.50.
Age Trends of the Twin Cities Population. Feb. 1985.
No. 01-85-015; 57 pp.; 82.50.
Quarterly Economic Indicators, Fourth Quarter 1984.
April 1985. No. 01-85-051; 14 pp.; $1.
1982 8ir~h Statistics for Health Planning Areas in the Twin
Cities. March ~985. No. 18-85-007; 32 pp.; $1.50.
1982 Death Statistics for Health Planning Areas in the Twin
Cities. March 1985. No. 18-85-008:33 pp.; $1.50.
Minority Enrollment Trends in Twin Cities Area Schools,
1981.1983. March 1985. No. 01-85-050; 20 pp.; S1.
An Inventory of 1982 Travel 8ehavior in the Twin Cities
Metropolitan Area. December 1984. No. 25-85-041; 47 pp.;
Housing Vacancy and Turnover in the Twin C/ties Metro.
po//tanArea, Oct..Dec. 1984. March 1985. No. 19-85-053;
9 pp.; Sl.
Public Water Acces~ on Twin Cities Metropolitan Area
Lakes and Rivers: 1984 Annual Repo~ to the Legislative Com.
mission on Minnesota Resources. March 1985. No. 11-85-042;
28 pp.; S1 .B0.
Published by the Intergovernmental Affairs Division, State
Planning Agency, but available free of charge from the Council:
CounryPlann/ng Leg/s/at/on. Feb. 1, 1985. 13 pp.
Municipal and Township Planning .Legislation. Feb. 1,1985.
16 pp.
COMING MEETINGS (May 6-17)
{Meetings are rentative. To verify, call 291-~464. J
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, Monday,
May 6, 4 p.m., Conference Rooms A and B.
Metropolitan Systems Commi~ee, Monday, May 6,
4 p.m., Conference Room E.
Regional Transit Board, Monday, May 6, 4:30 p.m.,
Council Chambers.
Metropolitan Waste Management Advisory Committee,
Tuesday, May 7, 2 p.m., Council Chambers.
Aggregate Resources Advisory Committae, Tuesday, May 7,
3:30 p.m., Conference Room E.
Metro Subcabinet of Governor's Cabinet (chaired by Sandra
Gardebring),Wednesday, May 8, 2:30 p.m., Conference Room B.
Me,topoi/tan Health Planning Board, Wednesday, May 8,
4 p.m., Council Chambers.
Metropolitan and Community Development Commit"tee,
Thursday, May 9, 1:30 p.m., Council Chambers.
Metropolitan Council, Thursday, May 9, 4 p.m., Council
Chambers.
Metropolitan Systems Committee, Monday, May 13,
4 p.m.. Conference Room E.
Arts Advisory Committee, Monday, May 13, 5:15 p.m.,
Conference Room A.
Air Quality Committee, Tuesday, May 14, 10 a.m.,
Conference Room B.
Transportation Advisory Board, Wednesday, May 15,
2 p.m., Council Chambers.
Environmental Resources Committee, Wednesday, May 15,
4 p.m., Conference Room E.
Metropolitan and Community Development Committee,
Thursday, May 16, 1:30 p.m., Council Chambers.
Management Committee, Thursday, May 16, 3 p.m.,
Council Chambers.
Metropolitan River Corridors Study Commit'teer
Thursday, May 16, 3 p.m., Conference Room E.
Advisory Commit"tee on Aging, Friday, May 17, 9 a.m.,
Council Chambers.
February 1985
Three New Ting-Rate Victo
in Pennsylvania
The city of Duquesne, Pennsylvania has adopted a
two-rate property tax for 1985, thus becoming the
seventh city in that state to do so. New Castle and
MeKeesport, both of which have already had a two-rate
property tax, increased the difference between their
land and building tax rates for 1985. Here are the
details:
DUQUESNE- This city of 10,094 was taxing land and
buildings at a tax rate of 3.2% in 1984. For 1985, it will
raise the same revenue by taxing land assessments at
5.806% and building assessments at 2.7%.
This city has been bedeviled by a serious plant
tldown. A gigantic U.S. Steel Mill in town,
oying about 4,000 not too ma. ny years ago, has shut
down altogether, never to re-open. U.S. Steel intends to
demolish the plant, in part to avoid paying a property
tax on the improvement. It has vague plans for
eventually converting about half the site into an
industrial park. City officials are concerned that this
site, consisting of the most valuable land in town, will
sit idle for years, employing no one, so they expressed
interest in the two-rate property tax and called us in for
consultation.
Studies were prepared which showed that most
homeowners (about 80%) would pay less with a
building-to-land tax shift. The steel mill would pay
more, especially if the plant improvements were
demolished (Ed. Note: it isn't always true that steel
mills pay more with the two-rate approach; the
situation varies from mill to mill). The figures clearly
showed that in Duquesne, 5.306%/2.7% would
encourage U.S. Steel to get the site back into a
productive use as quickly as possible, with consequent
re-employment. The tax on the site would go up and if
the site were left vacant, then there would be all that
tax outgo with no offsetting income.
$
The city government provides roads, police and fire
protection and other services which makes that
industrial site valuable. It makes sense for the city to
tax what it creates- the locational or land value. And by
down4axing the improvements which will be erected on
that site, the city reduces the tax penalty on the new
construction.
The vote for 5.306%/2.'/% 'was unanimous. Even
thouse few city officials whose property will pay more
as a result voted for the measure for the welfare of the
city. We trust the voters will appreciate that.
Perhaps n'ext year Duquesne will spread the rates a
little further, thereby gently increasir~g the renewal
pressure.
NEW CASTLE- This city of 33,621 has been utilizing
the two-rate property tax since 1982. This year it took
its third step toward up-taxing land while down-taxing
buildings by adopting rates of 6.78% on land and 2.1%
on buildings. Last year the rates were 4.8%/2.5%.
The Republican mayor (Dale Yoho) and the
Democratic Council both concurred in the 1985
building-to-land tax shift. The city faces the same
problems as Duquesne's and has been satisfied with the
apparent results of the two-rate tax so far.
Here as in Duquesne, homeowners get tax reductions
with the two-rate tax, and the tax also reduces the tax
penalty on new construction at no revenue loss to the
city.
MCKEESPORT - This city of 31,012 population has
been taxing land more than buildings since 1980, when
it adopted rates of 9%/2%. Last year it raised its tax
rate on buildings to 2.3% but this year it jumped its
rate on land to 10% and increased its rate on buildings
to 2.5%. In other words, it increased its land tax rate
five times more than its building tax rate was
Three New Two-Rate Victories
in Pennsylvania
(¢onlJntled from page 1)
increased; thus McKeesport has taken a smart stride
forward in the two-rate direction.
In the three-year period after McKeesport jumped its
land tax rate from 2.45% to 9% and reduced its building
rate from 2.45% to 2% (plus granting temporary
property tax exemption to new improvements), new
building permits jumped 38% over the issuance in the
prior three-year period, whereas neighboring and
comparable towns experienced 28% and 20% declines
in building permits issued for the same periods of time
(a serious construction recession was occurring during
the later period). 'It has been MeKeesport's one bright
economic statistic in an otherwise dismal economic
picture - so bright that some city officials are loath to
believe the truth of the statistics even though they
were independently corroborated by Fortune Magazine
researchers. But shouldn't a reduced tax rate on
improvements encourage new construction while an
increased tax rate on land values will do likewise by
making more costly the ineffi.cient use of land? Perhaps
in 1986 the city's leaders will transfer a significant
amount of property tax off buildings and onto land.
Other Gities
Harrisburg expanded its LERTA program whereby
new improvements get temporary Property tax
exemptions.
GIIT TtI
LATE NEWS NOTE - A preliminary feasibility study
by Locker-Abrecht Associates of New York City
indicates that the U.S. Steel mill in Duquesne, Pa. could
be re-started with minimum capital expenditures and
could be profitably operated. Demolition of the mill has
been temporarily postponed (1/28/85).
Pittsburgh was on the verge of inereasin~ its land tax
rate and decreasing its buildings tax rate even luther,
but ~ the end took no action. It is ~terest~g to note
that the city has lower city and school prope~y t~
rates than aH the other ~2~ municipalities in its county,
with two m~or exceptions, but ~ it had the usual
one-rate prope~y tax, then it would have a
higher4han-average tax ra~e on buildings (based on
P.~.~. data, 1~84). What other large central%ity
{Philadelphia, for ~stance) can say that its municipal-
and-sch~l prope~y tax rate on buildings is less than
that of its compet~g suburbs7 Maybe this is why
Pittsburgh's economy has been able to counter the steel
dec,e, with jobs in new office buildings.
Other cities are considering the two-rate prope~y
tax for 1~8¢. ~f and when they take definite action, their
story will appear ~ future issues.
Gonelusions
· Once city officials become convinced ~hat t~
two-rate tax is better than a one-rate, they should go
ahead and act and not worry abou~ the voters. Most
voters don't care about two-rate or one-rates; most of
them pay less, anyway, with the two-rate approach.
~ere the two-rate'tax has been introduced, there h~
been no adverse political rea~ion at aH. The only
political danger is to increase the total prope~y tax
revenue too suddenly.
~ The above tax rate shi~s may seem small - they are
certainly less than what we would prefer - but they are
not insi~ificant by any means. The action taken by
Duquesne's city councillors removed $128,782 per year
in tax burden off the backs of the city's building owners
and put it where it more properly belongs. ~n ~ew
Castle, the equivalent figure is $470,37~ per year. These
are not insi~ificant amounts except as compared to
what eventually must be transferred.
· There are ~mong our readers many who talk about
the value of free private enterprise. We can only urge
them to take action in its behMf, as the mayors and
councillors in the above three cities have done.
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Sales Tax Hard to
Enforce Fairly
pupil e following excerpt comes from Ralph Nader's
cation "People & Taxes" (9/84):
Replacing income taxes with consumption taxes is
often touted as a way to simplify the tax system. But
consumption taxes are usually complex, Richard Pomp,
executive director of New York State's Legislative
Commission on Taxation, said. at the National Con-
ference of State Legislatures' recent annual meeting.
For example, New York's sales tax exempts drugs,
but deciding exactly what items are drugs - and thus
exempt from taxes - often causes confusion, he s~id.
"Prell shampoo is taxable, but Head & Shoulders isn't
because it is billed as a cure for dandruff. Sterilized
cotton is exempt, but not unsterilized cotton."
Pharmacists can't afford high enough wages to hire
workers who can make these distinctions accurately,
Pomp said. An ABC reporter once bought the same
item at seven pharmacies and was charged seven
different amounts of sales tax - none of them correct, he
said.
The sales tax exemption for food cau,ses as many
problems, Pomp said. New York exempts fruit juices
but not fruit drinks. It exempts small marshmallows
but taxes large marshmallows.
Other states' sales taxes are just as erratic as New
York's, Pomp added.
"People & Taxes" also reports that 41% of taxpayers
needed professional help to complete their 1983 income
tax returns. Contrast the complexity of the sales and
income taxes with a land value tax. Land can't be
hidden and its value can be accurately ascertained and
compared with neighboring properties.
· Mayor Anthony Spossey of Washington, Pa.
reports that he has been explaining the new two-rate
property tax system which 'the city has recently
dopted to various citizens groups, and'the reaction
as been positive. There has been no. criticism of it
and there has been general support, in part because
the building-to-land tax shift has reduced the
property tax bills for most homeowners. Unfortun-
ately, "the advantage of encouraging new construc-
tion has not yet become generally understood in
town," says Mayor Spossey. But perhaps that is
because the two-rate property tax was only recently
adopted.
· Almost half of the owners of the 344 vacant lots in
the city of Clairton Pa. reside outside the city limits.
This is also true when the measurement is in the
value of vacant lots. But in fact, this is an
underestimate because many of the so-called local
owners have offices in the city but in fact 'neither
reside out of town or their headquarters are out of
town (source: Sullivan]JaQuay study sponsored by
RSF, 1984).
Significance: a tax on land values would bear
heavily on non-resident landowners.
· J. Harry Haines told 800 per'sons attending a recent
conference of the United Methodist Committee on
Relief: "We continue to give fish to the hungry. We
ontinue to provide fishing poles so people can fish
hemselves. But we now know that certain people
,ith skills of fishing and with poles are denied access
o the river where the fish swim." (Information sent
o us by IT reader Woodrow Williams.)
· "It is probable that in California under Prop.
13 in ten years homeowners who now pay one-third
of the property tax will pay two-thirds, owing.to the
higher turnover of owner-occupied home~ than cor-
porate lands" (Mason Gaffney in 1978 speech). Under
Proposition 13, property can be up-assessed only at
the rate of 2% a year except when sold; then it can
be assessed at market value.
If Professor Gaffney is right, then maybe it has
become politically possible to advocate repeal of
Prop. 13!
· The government has been selling off valuable
coal land at much less than its true worth, according
to an article in the Wall Street Journal, 11/29/83. For
instance, in Wyoming it sold 1200 acres of coal land to
the Union Pacific Railroad for much less than 11.4
million dollars, but it had "to forgo more than 40
million dollars in royalties that it would have
collected had it leased the land."
We convict the criminal who steals the goose from
the common, while giving away the common.
· Ownership of private land fn the U.S. is con-
centrated in the hands of a few. Less than 1% of all land
owners hold 40% of all private lands. Conversely,
78% of the owners hold only 3% of the land, most of
which is in small residential and commercial use
(source: 1978 land ownership survey by U.S.D.A)
· II you were to build a new building in Pittsburgh
for one million dollars, it would have to pay $23,000
each year in properts, taxes (city, school and county).
The same building in Philadelphia would cost $38,310
in property taxes per year.
Wisconsin Natural Resources Council: Land specula-
tion "skims off astonishingly large profits from Wiscon-
sin's yearly economic growth, yet provides no return
in the form of services or products."
For Pennsylvanians Only
In our January 1985 issue, the article entitled "For
Pennsylvanians Only" contained a misprint: 5 mills
was typeset as .5 mills. Here follows the entire
paragraph in which that error appeared:
"For example, if you want to levy a rate of 50 mills
on land and 10 m/Ils on buildings, and if debt service
will require 10% of your total property tax revenue,
then the rates applicable to debt service will be 5
mills on land assessments and I mill on building
assessments; and so on with the other special
purposes. Whatever millage is left would .be ascribed
to the general purpose levy."
New Two-Rate Film Available
"A Tale of Five Cities-Tax Revolt Pennsylvania-
Style," a new documentary, tells a story familiar to
Incentive T~xation readers.
Mayors, council members, realtors, small business-
men and economists tell how the two-rate tax brings
idle sites into use, spurs construction and rehab, and
stimulates job growth in their cities. Pittsburgh,
Scranton, Harrisburg, McKeesport and New Castle
are pioneering in the use of property tax reform as a
new tool for resolving urban problems.
The film premiered recently at the U.S. Capitol
under sponsorship of the U.S. Conference of Mayors,
National Association of Home Builders, National
Housing Conference, National Forest Products
Association, Metropolitan Washington Planning &
Housing Association, and the Center for the Study of
Economics.
For info about obtaining the film or videotape,
contact producer Walter Rybeck, Center for Public
.Dialogue, 10615 Brunswick Ave., Kensington, MD
20895 (301-933-3535).
At the Dedication of the Historical Marker in front of
the Henry George Birthplace, Nov. 18, 1984. The five
people on the left represc:nt historical preservation
organizations. Lancaster Greene sports the askew
bowtie and Henry George IV is off to the right. The
signpost proceeds out of the head of the editor of this
bulletin.
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Notable & Quotable
From. Hcnry George's f'Proyress and
Povcrt~d." originully published in IS79:
The m~e of taxation Is. In fact, quite
~ Im~nant as the amount. As a small
burden badly placed may distress a horse
that could carw with ease a much larger
one pro.fly adjusted, so a people may be
im~verished and their power of pr~ucing
wealth destroyed by taxation, which, if lev-
ied another way. could be ~rne with
~se.
Center [or the Study of Economics
580 N. Sixth St.
Indiana, Pa. 15701
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Permit No. 58
Correction Requested
JIM RAMSTAD
Assistant Minority Leader
Senator 45lh District
2618 Crosby Road
Wayzata. Minnesota 55391
(615) 475-3365
Office:
123 State Office Building
Saint Paul. Minnesota 55155
(612} 296-9251
April 19, 1985
Senate
State of Minnesota
don Elam
City Manager
City of Mound
5341 Maywood Road
Mound, Minnesota
55364
Dear Jon:
Thank you for sending a copy of your letter to Susan Robertson.
Your explanation reinforces my belief that the PCA maintains two
different lists of hazardous waste sites and uses the lists for
different purpOses.
The public relations disaster which your city has experienced at
the hands of the PCA is truly outrageous and shows government at
its worst. I'm absolutely incredulous that the site in Mound
remained on PCA's "list" for ten montB after work on the site had
been completed and the site was found t~non-hazardous. I am
now highly suspect of the PCA's lists and will henceforth apply
much closer scrutiny to this agency's requests.
The "bottom line" is that the City of Mound, which acted respons-
ibly, should receive credit from the PCA by being removed from the
Hazardous Waste Site list rather than being used by the PCA to
promote increased staffing.
Thanks again for your input. Keep me posted on your situation.
Sincerely,
J I RAMSTAD
State Senator
JR:ve
COMMITTEES. Education. Employment. Finance. Judiciary
SERVING: Golden Valley. Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Wayzata
American Legion Post 398
DATE MARCH 30, 1985
GAMBLING REPORT
CURRENT MONTH YEAR TO DATE
GROSS: ~5&80.O0 ~11,880
EXPENSES:
PAYOUT AS PRIZES:
~3100.00
~107~.55
~66oo.00
PROF,T':- ~ 2380. O0 ~. ~20~. 45
DISTRIBUTION OF PROFITS:
PAYMENT OF LOAN TO POST
SCHOLARSHIP
HOSP. VETS. FISHING. TRIP
ALANO
~-lO00. O0
66 .O0
50.0o
25, O0
CLOSED CHECK. ACCOUNT
, New Check Book Balance
CURTIS A. PEARSON, P.A.
JOSEPH E. HAMILTON, J~. ,A.
,,-JANES D. LARSON, ~A.
THONAS ~ UNDERWOOD, ~A.
ROGER J. FELLOWS
LAW OFFICES
WURST, PEARSON, HAMILTON, LARSON & UNDERWOOD
I100 FIRST BANK PLACE WEST
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA ~540:~
April 19, 1985
TELERHONE
Mr. Jon. Elam, City Manager
City of Mound
5341 Maywood Road
Mound, ~R~ 55364
Re: Wagman vs. City of Mound
Dear Jon:
You were present during the entire trial and you are
completely informed on all matters relating to the trial ~n~
the directed verdict entered in favor of the City. I am
enclosing herewith an Order For Judgment signed by Judge
Milton D. Mason on April 16 and carries out the Court's
decision and concludes this matter. The plaintiffs would
have an opportunity to appeal the matter to the Minnesota
Court of Appeals if they so desire, but I find this highly
doubtful.
Very truly yours,
~vz~cis A. Pea so
City Attorney
CAP / ej
Enclosure
STATE OF ~,IINNESOTA ~-.. -' ~ i DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF ItENNEPIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
........... _8' ...........
John E. Wagman and
Ellen M. Wagman,
COUfG' ;,[ '~'NISTRA
~ , TOR ORDER FOR JUDGMENT
Plaintiffs,
-vs-
The City of Mound and
County of Hennepin,
Defendants.
File No. 797788
The above-entitled action came on for trial before a
jury and the undersigned on April 15, 1985. ROBERT W. REUTIMAN, JR.,
ESQ., appeared for'plaintiffs; CURTISA. PEARSON, ESQ., appeared for
defendant City of Mound; and PAUL F. GILLES, ESQ., appeared for defen-
dant County of Hennepin.
Trial continued, and at conclusion of plaintiffs' case
on April 16, 1985,. defendants moved for directed verdicts in their
favor. The motions were granted and the jury was directed to find a
Verdict in favor of defendants and against plaintiffs. Said Verdict
was returned on April 16, 1985.
Based on said Verdict, which is incorporated herein by
reference, and on all the files, records and proceedings herein,
IT IS ORDERED:
That defendants have judgment against plaintiffs ~itl'~
no costs or disbursements to any party.
LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY.
BY THE COURT:
Dated: April 16, 1985
(Stayed 30 days.)
Milton D. Mason,
Judge of District Court, Retired.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CLASS 2
RESTAURANT (CHANGE FROM CLASS 1)
AT 5560 THREE POINTS BOULEVARD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 21,71985 at 7:30 P.M. at the
City Hall, 5341Maywood Road, Mound, Minnesota, a public hearing
will be held on a Conditional Use Permit to change from a Class 1
(Traditional) Restaurant to a Class II Fast Food, Convenience and
Drive-In - Restaurant at 5560 Three Points Boulevard and legally
described as:
Commencing at the point of intersection of the west line of
Section 13 and the center line of Town Road than easterly
along said center line 283 feet than north parallel with
said west line distance 158 feet than west parallel with
center line of said Road to west line of Section 13 than
south to beginning except roads including part of street
vacated, Lafayette Park, Lake Minnetonka PID # 13-117-24
22 0017
All persons appearing at said hearing will be given an
opportunity to be heard.
Francene C. Clark, City Clerk